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Alternatives make push for retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2015
Alternatives make push for retirement accounts

Being used in target date funds, but higher fees may prevent widespread use

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Fiduciary duty becoming a more partisan issue, with Republicans standing alone against it
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2015
Fiduciary duty becoming a more partisan issue, with Republicans standing alone against it

Republicans stand alone as a barrage of letters flood Capitol Hill aimed at stalling the pending rule – at least, for now.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch tells its advisers to get some water
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2015
Merrill Lynch tells its advisers to get some water

Nontraditional investment could benefit from long-term trends, values-based investing: CIO Bartels.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Charitable IRA rollovers and what you're missing, thanks to Congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2015
Charitable IRA rollovers and what you're missing, thanks to Congress

Every two years since 2006, Congress has renewed the charitable IRA rollover, a valuable tax planning tool, but financial advisers and donors are never sure if it will happen.

By Andrew Hibel
Currency-hedged ETFs giving investors new option for improving international returns
ETFS MAR 17, 2015
Currency-hedged ETFs giving investors new option for improving international returns

Once reserved for institutions, strategies now available to advisers at just the right time.

By Scott Kubie
WIREHOUSES MAR 16, 2015
Widow of Home Shopping founder sues Morgan Stanley for $400M

Lynnda Speer, widow of a Home Shopping Network co-founder, alleges excessive trading and negligent supervision by Morgan Stanley in an arbitration claim.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES MAR 16, 2015
In contrast to wages, real estate prices are hitting the roof

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Real estate prices climbing sharply and investors are taking the blame. Plus: Fed preps for the unfamiliar waters of a rate hike, biotech looks to be correcting, and which rock star investor are you?

By Jeff Benjamin
Can the REIT run weather a rate hike?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 16, 2015
Can the REIT run weather a rate hike?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Will higher interest rates crush the real estate market, or is it supposed to be different this time?

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
One often-overlooked strategy to save on Medicare

You could pay less for Parts A and D by recognizing if you qualify and following these steps to file

By Katy Votava
Forget personality tests, Edward Jones uses job simulation to assess potential hires
BROKER DEALERS MAR 16, 2015
Forget personality tests, Edward Jones uses job simulation to assess potential hires

Firm finds virtual assessments in which candidates perform key duties are better at determining retention.

By Liz Skinner
How much are you like Warren Buffett?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 16, 2015
How much are you like Warren Buffett?

There are three qualities that define his investment strategy. Could you adopt them?

By Barry Ritholtz
Republican introduces bill to halt Obama's DOL fiduciary push
RIAS MAR 16, 2015
Republican introduces bill to halt Obama's DOL fiduciary push

Rep. Ann Wagner says proponents are 'offering a solution in search of a problem.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
Why Obama is 'proud' of this adviser

President quoted Sheryl Garrett, founder of an hourly fee network, in supporting fiduciary standards.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAR 16, 2015
Robo-advisers can't handle complex decisions

Critical thinking that requires human reasoning spells an opportunity for human advisers

By Bloomberg
TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal
RIAS MAR 16, 2015
TA Associates acquires Orion Advisor Services in NorthStar deal

Boston-based private equity firm <a href=&#8221;http://www.ta.com/&#8221;>TA Associates</a> announced on Monday that it is acquiring majority interest in NorthStar Financial Services and its nine subsidiary providers.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2015
Finra bars broker for ripping off elderly client

Former Wells Fargo Advisors broker charged with stealing nearly $89,000 and using it for personal expenses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
Early onset Alzheimer's: When plans are upended

By Mason Braswell
BROKER DEALERS MAR 16, 2015
B-D's fate uncertain after $4M arbitration award

Resource Horizons Group may not be able to meet net capital requirements; Kovack Securities opens its doors to advisers.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION MAR 15, 2015
What was NAPFA thinking?

Bert Whitehead's exit suggests NAPFA can't stand disagreement in its upper ranks

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2015
Momentum building on tax reform

As senators invite the public to contact them with ideas on tax reform, advisers should speak up

By MFXFeeder