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Massachusetts' Galvin to investigate alternative fund sales by advisers
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2015
Massachusetts' Galvin to investigate alternative fund sales by advisers

Sales of 25 top 'liquid alts' mutual funds will come under greater scrutiny from the state regulator.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RIAS SEP 03, 2015
Investment manager who bilked $43 million from ex-Red Wings star Sergei Fedorov convicted

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Investment manager Joseph Zada could face 20 years in prison after being convicted for bilking ex-Detroit Red Wings star Sergei Fedorov (pictured) out of $43 million.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2015
Ask the Adviser: Should you pay off your mortgage as you enter retirement?

The smart management of outstanding mortgage payments is critical, even for high-net-worth homeowners.

By Bloomberg
Some investors look to buy as stock market enters correction
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2015
Some investors look to buy as stock market enters correction

Recent volatility has been a cold reminder of why stocks are generally considered long-term investments.

By Jeff Benjamin
The biggest market risk right now might be trying to time this market
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 03, 2015
The biggest market risk right now might be trying to time this market

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The stock market is clearly shaky, but trying to time it is a fool's game.

By Jeff Benjamin
Orion, Advizr integration ramps up competition among financial-planning software providers
NEWS FINTECH SEP 03, 2015
Orion, Advizr integration ramps up competition among financial-planning software providers

As robos become more commonplace, sophisticated tech can set advisers apart.

By Alessandra Malito
Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2015
Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks

Sudden volatility could create short-term buying opportunity for investors with a long-term outlook.

By Jeff Benjamin
The latest ranking of independent broker-dealers by rep head count
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2015
The latest ranking of independent broker-dealers by rep head count

Even if <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20150426/REG/150429941/independent-broker-dealer-recruiting-hits-a-wall&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">recruiting at independent broker-dealers has hit a wall</a>, the industry still features a number of firms with expanding numbers of registered reps.

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 02, 2015
Finra arbitration panel orders UBS to pay for damages over Puerto Rico bond losses

Finra arbitration panel ruled in favor of three investors who claimed their accounts were over-concentrated in the bonds.

By Christine Idzelis
In Puerto Rico, a good thing gone bad for UBS
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS SEP 02, 2015
In Puerto Rico, a good thing gone bad for UBS

Investor claims pile up as the territory sinks in the downward spiral of a government debt crisis.

By Bloomberg
LPL and Wells Fargo's bold calls predict as much as 9% return on stocks this year
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 02, 2015
LPL and Wells Fargo's bold calls predict as much as 9% return on stocks this year

In the face of a spike in market volatility, the two firms are doubling down on surprisingly bullish predictions that the S&amp;P 500 will close out the year notably higher than where it started.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Pension giant CalSTRS ponders dumping $20B in stocks and bonds in favor of alt strategies
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 02, 2015
Pension giant CalSTRS ponders dumping $20B in stocks and bonds in favor of alt strategies

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: CalSTRS, the country's second-largest pension fund, considers moving $20 billion out of traditional investments and into alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2015
First crowdfunded condos in Manhattan to be unveiled

Crowdfunding for commercial real estate will more than double to $2.57 billion this year.

By Bloomberg
Advisers who fled Pimco Total Return pay a price in 2015
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 02, 2015
Advisers who fled Pimco Total Return pay a price in 2015

Funds that won money from Pimco lag Bill Gross' replacements this year, but advisers say it will take more than a few months of outperformance to win back their business.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
As stock market enters correction, some advisers look to buy
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 02, 2015
As stock market enters correction, some advisers look to buy

With the stock market's correction no longer a matter of if, some market watchers and financial advisers have taken to preaching a sense of calm as investors hunker down for a heretofore rare bout of volatility, not a bear market.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco stops offering equity in firm to top managers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2015
Pimco stops offering equity in firm to top managers

New long-term incentive plan replacing the M shares tilts compensation away from growth and toward guaranteed payouts.

By Bloomberg
Technology can help keep clients calm amid market chaos
NEWS FINTECH SEP 02, 2015
Technology can help keep clients calm amid market chaos

Your CRM is a powerful tool that can help you send out a blast email to all of your clients at the touch of a button.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2015
RIA sales undone because of psychology

In a new white paper, Mark Hurley delves into the art of the deal

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2015
Low-volatility ETFs can protect you from stomach-churning market swings

The price for a smoother ride is lower returns.

By Bloomberg
More mutual funds go to cash as volatility continues
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2015
More mutual funds go to cash as volatility continues

Amid market volatility, more mutual funds are playing it safe, but should they be sitting on the sidelines?

By Jeff Benjamin