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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Surrender fees haunt legacy 403(b) plans

As employers move to lower-cost retirement options, some plans charge as much as 8% to switch.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS AUG 11, 2014
Equity ETF investors kept the pedal to the metal in the second quarter

By Tom Roseen
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2014
HighTower nabs top FiNet recruiter

Firm signs Kimberly Hollenbeck to help recruit on the West coast; fills position left open by Kevin Geary.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Retirement savers' fund fees move lower: ICI

A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees in 401(k) plans lower — but investors still may not be getting a good deal.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2014
MainStay jumps into MLP space with mutual funds

A mutual fund wrap provides easier access to MLPs but mutes their tax advantages.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Is AIG Advisor Group the next big fish Schorsch wants to land?

Larry Roth's old firm might be the next target for Nick Schorsch's hard-charging broker-dealer, says senior columnist Bruce Kelly. <i><a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140116/FREE/116009999/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plus: See the biggest recent indie B-D M&amp;A deals</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Ranking how indie B-Ds have fared since the financial crisis

Forget the S&amp;P 500 and its 175.7% return since 2009. Investors who bought shares of publicly traded IBDs back then would have beaten that stunning rally. <i>Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140430/FREE/430009999/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>10 best-paying independent broker-dealers</a></i>

By Matt Sirinides
4 reasons not to launch your own hybrid RIA
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2014
4 reasons not to launch your own hybrid RIA

Does setting up a hybrid RIA firm make sense for your practice? Here are four factors to consider.

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit heads to the Supreme Court

Court asked to consider statute of limitations that require plaintiffs to bring a suit alleging breach of duty within six years.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2014
Clearing firms ranked by broker-dealers served

By Andrew Leigh
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 10, 2014
Catching the next technology wave

By Greg Luttrel
NEWS RIAS AUG 10, 2014
Advisers rebuilt investors' faith

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RIAS AUG 10, 2014
TD Ameritrade swims upmarket

By Mason Braswell
NEWS IRA ALERT AUG 10, 2014
Heed custodian's asset allowances

By Ed Slott
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
Lockheed Martin retirement plan case gets trial date

Long-fought legal battle between Lockheed Martin and a group of its retirement plan participants will finally go to trial in December after the plaintiffs were granted class action status.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2014
3 qualities all advisers' outsourcing partners should share

Critical to find outsourcing partners who have the necessary expertise, are trustworthy, and can help improve an adviser's business

By Debra L. Morrison
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2014
SEC investigating top Oppenheimer executive

Firm's head of retail, Robert Okin, resigned last week. On his BrokerCheck page, he says that he &quot;intends to vigorously defend himself if charges are filed.&quot;

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2014
Technology's role in keeping RIAs ahead of the disruption curve

Embracing unifying technology that fortifies practices will help independent advisers secure their businesses' futures.

By Jud Bergman
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
An unexpected death brings Social Security questions

One question to ask: After the death of a spouse, are you goals still the same for your monthly benefit?

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS AUG 08, 2014
CFP Board: Talking tough but acting soft

It's time for the CFP Board to be more transparent in its dealings over adviser pay descriptions.

By MFXFeeder