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NEWS RIAS AUG 23, 2013
Mass affluent crowd worth pursuing with new approach

Deloitte report says innovations in pricing, products and services can bring this crowd back.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2013
DeWaay Financial closing its doors

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2013
Don't be fooled by your financial adviser's designations

Credentials don't always reflect true expertise, regulators warn

By Michael Shagrin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2013
Lying to your adviser could cost you

Many investors hide crucial health or marital information, survey finds

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2013
What successful college savers do differently

Plus, why it's important to weigh whether tuition costs fit long-term goals

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS AUG 22, 2013
Five factors fueling the growth of the RIA hybrid model

If the full-service corporate RIA model is the mainland and the independent RIA-only model is an island, the open architecture of the RIA hybrid could be considered the bridge between the two.

By Tom Daley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2013
Finra going all out to control e-mail

The $7.5 million fine against LPL Financial last week for e-mail violations is the largest ever brought by Finra just for e-mail violations. Warning: it's the latest example of the regulator's stepped-up enforcement effort in this area.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS RIAS AUG 22, 2013
All in the family as RIAs step up to buy other RIAs

'Serial' buyers - firms doing three or more deals - becoming more common.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2013
College saving programs unveil new changes

States tweak fees and other features in competition for investor dollars

By Liz Skinner
NEWS FIXED INCOME AUG 21, 2013
El-Erian and Bair: Fed left in charge of economy amid political wrangling

Central bank has few levers to pull and QE's unintended consequences could sting.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 21, 2013
The Takeaway: Muppet portfolios

By Joshua Brown
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2013
Focus adds $2.2 billion RIA Telemus

Latest deal increases roster of partner firms to 27

By DJAMIESON
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 21, 2013
The Takeaway: Prepare thyself for the bond wars!

By Joshua Brown
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2013
Added dimension as popular 529 plan adds funds, cuts fees

Utah offering will now include portfolios from Dimensional Fund Advisors; high rating from Morningstar

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2013
RIA deal activity subdued in 2012 amid uncertain economy, shaky markets

Fourth quarter flurry helped boost numbers over 2011 tally but just barely.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2013
LPL launches consulting group for large independent advisers

LPL is launching a consulting group for large independent advisers to help them grow by improving financial management, operational efficiency and organizational design.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 20, 2013
The Takeaway: The trouble with low-volatility funds

By Joshua Brown
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2013
Use multi-asset strategies to combat risk

Harness the power of diversified reinvested income, Guggenheim's Belden says

By By William Belden
NEWS RIAS AUG 20, 2013
The Takeaway: Where active managers have an edge

By Joshua Brown
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 20, 2013
Searching the globe for income, and finding it

Sextant Global High Income Fund can go anywhere in search of yield.

By Jeff Benjamin