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NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2013
LPL upgraded, but what's changed?

A UBS analyst has increased the price target of LPL's shares, citing the potential for continued growth at the firm, which struggled — as did competitors — with recruiting in the first half of the year, but saw a recent uptick in additions.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 12, 2013
Global markets giving a nod to the latest U.S. economic data

Global markets start the week strong, thanks to U.S. economic news. Plus: Schwab IMPACT coverage, Wall Street prophets, Veterans Day. Expertly curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2013
UBS adds to Southern California push with $500 million adviser

Firm's crop of recent hires for its wealth management unit have managed more than $5.2 billion.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2013
Fidelity zaps more small RIAs with $2,500 quarterly fee

New minimum upped to $15 million in assets under custody

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Want to keep your gains going? Don't celebrate your wins

Pleasure over a big gain, instead of rational analysis of process, can lead to overconfidence

By Daniel Crosby
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
Low interest rates threaten universal life insurance policies

Universal life policies sold in the '80s and '90s are at risk of lapsing, causing problems for clients and advisers.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Fed still expected to hold off tapering until spring

Economists' forecasts for a March taper contrast with investor expectations for an earlier reduction in quantitative easing

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Fed still expected to hold off tapering until March even as jobs surge

The Federal Open Market Committee voted Oct. 30 to keep the pace unchanged, saying it needs more evidence of improvement in the economy.

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Pershing brings institutional investment research to broker-dealers, advisers

Pershing announced Monday it was creating a list of mutual funds based on the bank's investment manager research. A version of the list will be available for broker-dealers and financial advisers using Pershing's platform starting this year.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
When working longer is the best option

Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out clients need an incentive.

By Jamie Patrick Hopkins and David Littell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Gold bulls boost wagers to highest since January

Gold bulls are making their biggest bets on a gold rally since January amid growing signs the U.S. will lead a military strike against Syria.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2013
Gold demand declines to four-year low

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 11, 2013
Billionaire peddling metal despite 65% plunge in his gold fund

By John Goff
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 11, 2013
Glitter returning to gold as some see buying opportunity

Gold's precipitous drop brings it to a key level, $1,200 an ounce. Some experts think this is the worst it will get for the precious metal. Does that mean now's the time to buy?

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2013
Portability election emerges as new locus of estate planning

Despite a permanent tax exemption, investors of all sizes have issues to consider

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 10, 2013
Vanguard wrong to ground trading pilots Crowdfunding at risk of overregulation

By MFXFeeder
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 10, 2013
Following the playbook on tapering

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS NOV 10, 2013
Tooting, not blowing, your own horn at Schwab's Impact

Big gathering has lots on offer including Washington updates, investing insights and practice management advice galore

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2013
Tech sector once again in massive bubble

What's different compared to the last tech boom, plus other must-reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 08, 2013
Friday markets brace for three big reports

Three big reports to hit the market, plus: Bitcoin spikes as euro takes a dive, Bernanke's prezzie to Yellen and advisers' big headache. Curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.

By Jeff Benjamin