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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 08, 2013
Advisers help Twitter's new millionaires navigate bumpy seas

Using the lessons of Facebook's volatile IPO, advisers are recommending that Twitter's soon-to-be millionaires prepare for a wild ride as the stock goes public. One recommendation: “plan for the worst and hope for the best.” Buckle up.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2013
MassMutual employees file suit against employer over management of 401(k)

The complaint alleges self-dealing, excessive fees in managing the $1 billion plan.

By James Comtois
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2013
Don't condescend to Gen Y women

Advisers who can show how they can make a person's financial life easier — without coming off as condescending — will find an enthusiastic audience in Generation Y women, experts said.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2013
Last-minute tips for Medicare annual enrollment

Clients have until Dec. 7 to make choices for 2014

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2013
Twitter's millionaires face a bumpy ride

Using the lessons of Facebook's volatile IPO, financial advisers say “plan for the worst and hope for the best”

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 07, 2013
Say #Hello to the new Twitter billionaires

Plus: Deutsche Bank's new China ETF hottest launch since 2007

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2013
In Facebook's wake, will exchanges face scrutiny in Twitter IPO?

Eighteen months after Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering was crippled by a Nasdaq OMX Group computer, equity markets get a shot at redemption tomorrow when the New York Stock Exchange hosts the debut of Twitter Inc.

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2013
Obama threatens to veto bill to delay DOL fiduciary-duty rule for retirement accounts

President Barack Obama has threatened to veto a bill that would halt -- or possibly kill -- a Labor Department regulation designed to strengthen investment advice standards for retirement plans. The bill would prohibit the DOL from proposing its regulation until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission has finalized a similar rule to raise standards for brokers providing retail investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2013
10 questions to measure health care expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2013
Clock ticking on changes for Medicare coverage

By MFXFeeder
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2013
Are you cheating on your financial adviser?

Only one in three investors work with just one wealth manager. Here's why adviser infidelity may hurt your bottom line.

By Phil Wood
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2013
Zywave breaks in two

Zywave splits in two, with insurance unit going to a new private-equity owner as financial advisory unit changes name to Advicent.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS FINTECH NOV 06, 2013
Trying to harness the power of big data for advisers

From analytics to zettabytes, big data is overtaking tech platforms in the financial services industry.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2013
Icahn escalates Twitter battle with Gross over giving

Icahn prods Gross to sign Buffett's "Giving Pledge" and give away at least half his wealth.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2013
Bank of America Merrill Lynch exec named to lead ING broker-dealer

Thomas Halloran, who was the managing director overseeing product strategy and acquisition for Merrill Edge, named to lead B-D ING Financial Partners.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2013
Regulatory changes driving up demand for retirement plan advisers

Disclosures, investments and fees are key areas of focus, panelist say.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2013
A new way to benchmark Section 529 plans

By Liz Skinner
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2013
When retirement products miss the mark

Insurance and fund executives recount ideas that exceeded regulatory framework

By Darla Mercado
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2013
Ex-GunnAllen boss sets sights on small B-Ds

Sykes bulking up new firm, JHS; set to acquirer broker-dealer of Paulson Capital

By Bruce Kelly
GunnAllen brokers find new home with old boss
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2013
GunnAllen brokers find new home with old boss

About 30 brokers who used to be with the defunct broker-dealer GunnAllen Financial have found a new home — with their old boss, John Sykes

By Hilary Johnson