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ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
LPL to stop selling Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties, RCS products

Latest blow to REIT czar after $23 million accounting scandal at ARCP uncovered.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
LPL, AIG Advisor Group broker-dealer network putting the brakes on sales of Schorsch-linked nontraded REITs

Fallout from ARCP accounting debacle continues as two more broker-dealers, including the largest in the U.S., have suspended the sale of REITs sponsored by companies controlled by Nicholas Schorsch.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
Securities America halts sales of ARC nontraded REIT

Broker-dealer moves after National Planning Holdings <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141030/FREE/141039985/national-planning-holdings-puts-kibosh-on-arc-nontraded-reit-sales&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">puts kibosh on ARC nontraded REIT sales</a> in wake of $23 million <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/schorschs-empire-jolted-by-23m-accounting-mishap&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">accounting mishap</a> at Nick Schorsch's ARCP.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2014
Earnings to help stocks weather rough patch; advisers cautioned

Some strategists suggest taking profits but being ready to get back into the market for year-end rally.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2014
Earnings season shapes up as the next test for the markets

Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: How will the market handle 3Q earnings? Plus: Bracing for an oil-price war, trouble beneath the surface of lower gas prices, a rare hawkish nod from the Fed, and advisers get high marks from clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2014
Market chop puts alternative strategies front and center

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The market's jolt puts liquid alt strategies in the spotlight. Plus: Minding the next threshold for stocks, reminding clients to buy on the dip, Fed missed the mark on inflation, and don't forget to worry about China.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2014
Bob Doll: While markets look sloppy, high volatility will persist

Periodic market setbacks are inevitable, but the long-term case for equities remains sound

By Robert C. Doll
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2014
How gay couples can act on Social Security benefits now

Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
Inland American cuts NAV after asset sale

In the wake of spinning off its hotel portfolio, nontraded REIT cuts estimated share value by 42.4%; new estimated value is $4 per share.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2014
Public pensions put Pimco on watch after Gross exit

Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.

By Pensions &amp; Investments
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 09, 2014
How will annuity clients react to Pimco news?

Clients invested in variable annuities tied to the subaccount version of the Pimco Total Return Fund may move their funds.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2014
These ETFs are winning in the Pimco Total Return Fund derby

Here's a hint: They're short-term bond funds that can provide safe places to park money, and provide a little yield and return in place of holding cash

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2014
Stocks' correction could continue but bear not sighted

Pullback from September not throwing off strong signals for steep downside or big rally.

By Paul Schatz
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
Commonwealth adds first nontraded daily NAV REIT to its platform

More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2014
Markets are poised to ride the Fed doves even higher today

For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME OCT 08, 2014
Fed a year away from raising rates: Strategist

&#8220;Monolithic&#8221; central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 08, 2014
Pimco is losing assets to DoubleLine, MetWest, BlackRock and others

Unconstrained bond funds, one of which Bill Gross will be managing at Janus, are the big magnets

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2014
Exclusive: New research service redefines 'liquid alts' for advisers

Money manager says new definition will help determine whether funds are delivering on their promises.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2014
Biggest pension shunning hedge funds a green light for liquid alts

Fees and performance are encouraging institutional investors to choose the less-expensive, more-regulated liquid route.

By Jeff Benjamin