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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2012
Lessons from a fallen star

The rise and fall of superstar broker Don DeWaay says plenty about the state of the industry -- and its future.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION NOV 18, 2012
More transparency needed at CFP Board

If the CFP Board wants to meet its mission and not suffer a lingering stain on its reputation, it must come clean about the Alan Goldfarb drama.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 18, 2012
Getting a second wind, DOL likely to breathe harder on ERISA advisers

Financial advisers and broker-dealers can expect a re-energized Labor Department to step up enforcement actions and investigations next year, thanks to the election.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2012
No. 2 at EBSA moves to lead stable value at Prudential

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2012
Reg D Scare Fading, But Medcap Sales Still Haunt A Broker-dealer

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2012
Undoing a decision to claim benefits

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 18, 2012
Budget deal is likely to occur, strategist says

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2012
MassMutual settles for $1.6M for insufficient VA disclosures

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2012
Low-cost LTC? It's a Southern thing

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2012
Ducking default, nontraded REIT sponsor cuts interest payments

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2012
Medical pros on the front line in fight against financial abuse of seniors

Medical pros say they can play a part but financial advisers have key role.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2012
Lunch encounter: Chance meeting convinces Aikin fidush change on the way

Says DOL's Borzi emphatic about pushing through new definition of fiduciary

By DJAMIESON
Deal or no deal? Deal, predicts strategist
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2012
Deal or no deal? Deal, predicts strategist

Deal, predicts Schwab's top strategist, who thinks the fiscal cliff will be averted. But say goodbye to low cap gains rates. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121113/FREE/121119974>Osterland: Bland, not grand, bargain would suffice</a> &amp;raquo;

By DJAMIESON
Bland — not grand — bargain would suffice, strategist says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2012
Bland — not grand — bargain would suffice, strategist says

Small compromises and concession would likely help U.S. steer clear of fiscal cliff

By AOSTERLAND
LPL signs on with another credit union
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2012
LPL signs on with another credit union

Alliant seeks to expand retirement offerings, grow advisory business; 35th deal for B-D this year

By Liz Skinner
Finra extends key deadlines in Sandy's wake
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 15, 2012
Finra extends key deadlines in Sandy's wake

SRO's NYC office closed due to storm

By DJAMIESON
First Sandy, now Sandy scams
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 15, 2012
First Sandy, now Sandy scams

State regulators warn about con artists touting hurricane-related investments, other come-ons

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MassMutual sets 7% payout for '13, showing up fixed income
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2012
MassMutual sets 7% payout for '13, showing up fixed income

Move shows there's nothing plain about whole-life amid low rate environment.

By Darla Mercado
Life insurance — not annuities — is the next area for growth: Insurance execs
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2012
Life insurance — not annuities — is the next area for growth: Insurance execs

Fixed annuities squeezed by low rates; waning appetite for VA biz

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2012
Rashomon? Clients and their children have different vision of parents' retirement

Survey suggests advisers should hold discussions with both camps; few do

By Liz Skinner