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Advisers will be key in breaking down 401(k) costs for companies: Schwab exec
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2012
Advisers will be key in breaking down 401(k) costs for companies: Schwab exec

Advisers will be instrumental in breaking down 401(k) costs for plan sponsors; investment fees to be an “eye-opener”

By Darla Mercado
American Funds' 529 plan catching up with the times
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2012
American Funds' 529 plan catching up with the times

The addition of college target date funds will give American Funds' $33 billion CollegeAmerica 529 Savings Plan a similar menu of options as other 529 plans, the majority of which already offer advice-embedded products.

By JKEPHART
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 29, 2012
U.S., emerging markets are the best places to invest: Pimco's El-Erian

The U.S. and certain emerging markets are the best places to invest right now, according to Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian, but not without some risk

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2012
Young clients worth it? Computer says no

New data shows that younger clients get larger trading discounts than older ones, are less profitable -- and are more likely to dump their advisers. Your move.

By John Goff
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2012
Four questions you should ask about succession planning

By Scott Feraro
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
Axa offers deals to let clients drop VA death benefits

By Darla Mercado
MSSB: How Greece can roil Europe and the U.S.
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS JUN 29, 2012
MSSB: How Greece can roil Europe and the U.S.

There are at least three channels through which Greece's troubles could spread throughout the Euro Zone; and the difficulties in Europe would likely have a substantial impact on the U.S. and global economies.

By Paul Menchaca
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
'Classic' retirement becoming less likely

The Great Recession has put a great big dent in many retirement plans. Downsizing may be key, but a whole lot of boomers will have little choice but to stay on the job after the age of 65.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2012
U.S. drifting toward lost decade, warns Krugman

Interest rates to remain low for a very long time, predicts nobel laureate; 'we're all looking like Japan'

By John Goff
Schwab in front as custodians set plans to finance adviser succession
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2012
Schwab in front as custodians set plans to finance adviser succession

The Charles Schwab Corp.'s plans to offer financing for financial adviser succession plans is putting pressure on other custodians to do the same, observers say

By Dan Jamieson
Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies

Wells Fargo & Co. is ignoring federal rules on reverse mortgages and forcing homes into foreclosure instead of giving heirs a chance to buy them, according to a lawsuit.

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Adviser creates program for young professionals

When adviser Jackie Kleinman decided to create a program to help young professionals manage the money issues that come up early in their careers, she ended up rejuvenating her own career, too

By LKUYKENDALL
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court

In the climax to an epic legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's massive health-care overhaul does not violate the Constitution. So what does this mean for advisers? Plenty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks

Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit

By Jeff Benjamin
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2012
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix

House Republicans will pitch a temporary fix for a student loan rate set to double to 6.8% July 1 by combining it with a highway spending bill

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Delays mar switch to state registration

By DJAMIESON
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2012
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M

Brokerage agrees to pay nearly $3M fine to settle Finra enforcement action; 'improper coding' blamed

By Liz Skinner
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC

Tardy RIA state filers will be subject to 'deregistration' by the SEC. But it looks like scores of mid-sized firms are going to miss the deadline

By DJAMIESON
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2012
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows

Respondents willing to pay user fee to commission to avoid SRO oversight

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's chief investment strategist remains optimistic about America's future, citing the country's ability to innovate.

By Paul Menchaca