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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2013
Advisers pitching 401(k) plans: Do your homework

Research shows plan sponsors turn to referrals from peers to find advisers with whom they would like to work, rather than responding positively to cold calls

By Darla Mercado
NEWS FIXED INCOME MAR 10, 2013
High hopes for high-yield debt

As interest rates rise, junk bonds could be a safe bet for investors

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2013
Q&A with Bill Gross: Making a case for bonds, even as returns falter

The Pimco chief discusses his outlook on bonds, interest rates and why the so-called great rotation out of bonds isn't likely to happen

By Jason Kephart
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2013
Near-retirees need a plan for debt

By MFXFeeder
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2013
Pesto chango! Suddenly, this food is a very hot commodity

Price of pine nuts goes through the roof; accept no substitutes

By Bloomberg
Farm commodity ETF offers diversification — at a cost
NEWS ETFS MAR 10, 2013
Farm commodity ETF offers diversification — at a cost

The Teucrium Agricultural Fund holds an equal weighting of exchange-traded funds that invest in corn, sugar, soybean and wheat futures and is the first ETF to combine the four major agriculture commodities in a single fund.

By JKEPHART
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2013
Still bullish

Invesco's Richard Golod, director of global investment strategy, on why he believes the US, Japan and emerging markets may offer compelling opportunities, while Europe requires a more selective approach.

By Mark Bruno
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Jumping the gun on Social Security a big mistake

Timing is key to wringing out the most dollars; magic number

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Don't forget kids in Social Security strategy

Factoring a child's benefit into claiming strategy can boost family income

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Why the merry widow is so darned merry

Social Security survivor benefits usually continue after late-in-life remarriage

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS MAR 08, 2013
Regulators bare their teeth on excessive fees

Moves this week by Finra and the SEC signal watchdogs are ready to pounce on anyone overcharging clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2013
Footnote offers toehold in to rollover business, but snares abound

Advisers can snag accounts, they just can't pitch for them

By Darla Mercado
NEWS ETFS MAR 08, 2013
BlackRock going after individual investors

With a lock on ETFs, money manager sniffs opportunity in mutual funds.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 08, 2013
Investors flood Vanguard with record $24.3 billion in January

Most cash goes into stock funds as investors cheer economy.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2013
Nationwide decides to sign, settles death benefits probe

Insurer agrees to shell out $7.2 million following multistate market conduct exam

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2013
DOL's fiduciary proposal could rankle reps

Expected to impose higher standard of care on brokers; 'in-your-face disclaimer'

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS MAR 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: How to couple survivor and retirement benefits

Wife's terminal illness allows husband to plan for a future alone

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS MAR 07, 2013
Ka-ching? Dynasty locks up deal with top sports management firm

Will provide platform for Octagon Financial; star-studded client roster

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2013
Expected boom in breakaways a dud so far

Improved financial markets and retention money could be keeping wirehouse reps in their seats

By AOSTERLAND
Moneyball for recruiting financial advisers? It exists
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2013
Moneyball for recruiting financial advisers? It exists

Data offer insight into future production of possible signings; what's the OBP?

By AOSTERLAND