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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2014
Managed accounts emerging on the 401(k) scene for plan sponsors

More 401(k) participants are turning to managed accounts, but not all plan advisers believe they're a panacea. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140921/RPA2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>View our Retirement Plan Adviser special report</a></b></i>

By Darla Mercado
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
LPL wants bigger voice in Washington

The independent broker-dealer is set to open a public affairs office in the nation's capital in response to increased federal regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
Executives of defunct IBD hit with $1.05 million arbitration award

Investors sued individuals after the firm, Allied Beacon Partners, ran out of capital and failed to pay earlier arb award.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
CloudStock web startup brings young investors and advisers together

New social platform uses gamification to teach Millennials about the stock market.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
Former LPL exec Bruton lands

Ex-managing director of LPL Financial is named CEO of Lucia Capital Group, a firm that includes an RIA and broker-dealer and has $2.3 billion of client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
To master technology, hire the next gen and listen to them

ICYMI, the younger generation has the tech talents you need to make your firm last

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2014
Karen Barr will build on David Tittsworth's legacy at the Investment Adviser Association

Former general counsel sees room for organization to grow more

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2014
FSI offers long-term disability, life insurance to members

Program guarantees members coverage at a group rate FSI has secured as the plan sponsor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 24, 2014
Don't overlook the housing recovery

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Remember housing stocks? You should. Plus: How Pimco stepped in it, academics take on high-frequency trading, the bad math behind climate-change regs, and men are better retirement savers than women.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 24, 2014
Yellen to the markets: Don't say you weren't warned

Midweek <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Yellen warned us. Plus: SEC probes Pimco ETF over asset pricing, America's 401(k)s are failing investors, and how Obama's attack on corporate inversions flunks basic math.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS OPINION SEP 24, 2014
3 major changes taking place in wealth management technology

A three-part transition from technology providers to integrated platform providers is occurring.

By Nathan Berk
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2014
Penny stock bust includes ex-husband of 'Sopranos' star

One of those arrested, Abraxas 'A.J.&#8221; Discala, was married to Jamie-Lynn Sigler

By Bruce Kelly
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds
NEWS FINTECH SEP 24, 2014
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds

Cybersecurity is the hottest topic in compliance, according to a survey of compliance professionals. Other areas of interest include social media, valuation and allocation of fees and expenses

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
RCAP buying Cole Advisor for $700 million

Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital has agreed to buy Cole Capital, which he also controls. <i>Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140917/INFOGRAPHIC/140919935&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">See our map of the REIT czar's empire</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH SEP 23, 2014
Data tool could help big firms take the guesswork out of target marketing

Aviso Insights' launch helps managers identify weak spots early and make course corrections.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2014
Market risk is ignored by invincible investors

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: A real risk thanks to the bull market: investors' sense of invincibility, plus El-Erian dishes on Pimco, second-guessing Calpers, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
Untangling Nicholas Schorsch's vast web of businesses

The REIT czar's empire is broken down in this &quot;simple&quot; visual covering all entities under his purview

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2014
5 ways to improve your tech evaluation process

Selecting the right technology means identifying efficiency creators and picking the necessary over the unnecessary.

By NBERK
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2014
Accredited investor standard up for review

Advisers and others in investment industry disagree about how or whether the accredited investor standard should be changed

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 22, 2014
Ladenburg Thalmann completes acquisition of Securities Service Network

$45 million deal brings burgeoning IBD network to nearly 4,000 reps.

By Bruce Kelly