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'Death put' lawyer pleads guilty to fraud charge
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2013
'Death put' lawyer pleads guilty to fraud charge

Caramadre purchased bonds, VAs using identities fraudulently gleaned from the terminally ill

By Darla Mercado
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2013
LPL raises fees for second-straight year, cuts incentives

For the second-straight year, LPL plans to raise the fees its reps must pay. The reason? For one, higher insurance costs. The B-D is also cutting some bonuses.

By Bruce Kelly
Bill Gross: Pimco's investment picks and pans
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 24, 2013
Bill Gross: Pimco's investment picks and pans

The Pimco chief gives Pimco's investment picks and pans if growth falls below 2%

By Bill Gross
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2013
Former senator to lead insurance regulators' group

Ben Nelson of Nebraska to head up National Association of Insurance Commissioners

By Darla Mercado
Independent RIA route is good way to join the business
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2013
Independent RIA route is good way to join the business

The independent RIA channel offers attractive opportunities for young people looking to get into the business, but new entrants need to be prepared to put in some effort to find the right fit.

By DJAMIESON
TD Ameritrade gains from brokers' independence movement
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2013
TD Ameritrade gains from brokers' independence movement

Custody unit claims record 441 breakaway brokers in fiscal 2012, up 27%.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2013
Peter Schiff: Why Krugman & Co. is dead wrong about inflation

Pro-stimulus economists are using a flawed measuring stick when dismissing inflationary concerns, according to Euro Pac's CEO

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2013
Mickelson takes mulligan on controversial tax comments

Phil Mickelson may be getting shafted by higher tax rates, but his recent comments on the subject have drawn heat from fans. On Tuesday, the four-time major winner re-teed.

By John Goff
NEWS OPINION JAN 22, 2013
You think that was bad? Future recessions will be much worse

With the Fed out of tricks, investors should expect a more volatile economy and market over the next 20 years

By Brad McMillan
NEWS FINTECH JAN 21, 2013
Morgan Stanley plans $500 million technology outlay

Attention likely put on 3D, the combined Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney platform.

By Janowski Davis
NEWS RIAS JAN 20, 2013
<font color=gray>Inside ETFs Live</font> Edelman reveals most important word for advisers

Delegation key to building a strong team; keep ego in check

By JKEPHART
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 20, 2013
B-Ds' parent raises cash, shakes up management

National Holdings raising nearly $9M in private placement

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 20, 2013
Bulls running wild — so when's the correction?

By JKEPHART
NEWS RIAS JAN 20, 2013
Regulators eye AUM tall-tales

Inflating assets real temptation for firms; image is every

By DJAMIESON
NEWS FINTECH JAN 20, 2013
Technology entices talent

By Janowski Davis
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 20, 2013
A tough recruiting environment

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 20, 2013
Choppy waters persist

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2013
Why the merry widow is so merry

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS JAN 20, 2013
Time may be running out on Legg name

By JKEPHART
Qualified charitable distributions return
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2013
Qualified charitable distributions return

By MFXFeeder