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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Rollover conflicts a task for advisers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
GAO is on target in rollover report

By MFXFeeder
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2013
Cetera acquiring two B-Ds from MetLife

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Now entering: Pension offset zone, a Social Security nightmare

Retirement payout from non-covered work can wipe out a spousal or survivor benefit

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2013
Protecting against financial ID theft

Advisers should consider the potential for identity theft of clients' children, as well as address social media privacy controls.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Surprise! A trip to the Social Security office isn't hell on earth

One adviser's visit to the local bureau was easier than expected; there's hope

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Virtual Social Security accounts can be a real pain

Safeguards to prevent identity can also prevent users from setting up online accounts

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS FINTECH APR 07, 2013
Wirehouses go big on tech

Two of the largest Wall Street banks — Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. — have been investing heavily in online platforms targeting self-directed investors.

By AOSTERLAND
Is new-look Morgan Stanley returning to its glory days?
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 07, 2013
Is new-look Morgan Stanley returning to its glory days?

Wall Steet giant almost unrecognizable after makeover led by James Gorman; better model?

By William D. Cohan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2013
Charges tossed, but Finra gadfly not home-free yet

By DJAMIESON
NEWS RIAS APR 05, 2013
'This is a big deal': Bloomberg entering online advice market

Bloomberg is testing a premium online wealth management service targeted to the mass-affluent investor. Should you be worried?

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2013
Study backs delaying benefits

Morningstar research confirms prudence of patience in collecting Social Security

By MFXFeeder
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 05, 2013
REIT war erupts as Cole rejects unsolicited bid from ARC

A battle has broken out among real estate investment giants as Cole Properties turns down a $5.7B bid lodged by American Realty Capital.

By John Goff
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2013
ICI survey: Americans back tax breaks for retirement savings

Most also want Congress to keep 401(k), IRA tax deferrals, no caps on employer contributions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS APR 05, 2013
Brokerages' next big threat? Portfolios to go

By Bloomberg
NEWS FIXED INCOME APR 04, 2013
SEC says Illinois misled investors over pension funding

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2013
For presentations on the iPad, one app does not fit all

A test drive of the latest hosting and presentation programs for Apple's ubiquitous tablet

By Janowski Davis
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2013
E&O underwriters screen alt products

Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
American Funds ups its game in retirement arena

Faced with outflows in retirement share class, American Funds launches new lineup of products, adds new options for advisers.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
REIT spurns rival's offer, pursues its own agenda

Cole turns down bid from rival American Realty Capital; minimizes the premium

By Bruce Kelly