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RIAS AUG 10, 2014
Advisers rebuilt investors' faith

By Mason Braswell
OPINION AUG 10, 2014
Alpha predator in the B-D space

By FGabriel
IRA ALERT AUG 10, 2014
Heed custodian's asset allowances

By Ed Slott
RIAS AUG 10, 2014
TD Ameritrade swims upmarket

By Mason Braswell
ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2014
Dodd-Frank strikes again

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
Lockheed Martin retirement plan case gets trial date

Long-fought legal battle between Lockheed Martin and a group of its retirement plan participants will finally go to trial in December after the plaintiffs were granted class action status.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS AUG 08, 2014
3 qualities all advisers' outsourcing partners should share

Critical to find outsourcing partners who have the necessary expertise, are trustworthy, and can help improve an adviser's business

By Debra L. Morrison
BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2014
SEC investigating top Oppenheimer executive

Firm's head of retail, Robert Okin, resigned last week. On his BrokerCheck page, he says that he "intends to vigorously defend himself if charges are filed."

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS AUG 08, 2014
Technology's role in keeping RIAs ahead of the disruption curve

Embracing unifying technology that fortifies practices will help independent advisers secure their businesses' futures.

By Jud Bergman
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
An unexpected death brings Social Security questions

One question to ask: After the death of a spouse, are you goals still the same for your monthly benefit?

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS AUG 08, 2014
CFP Board: Talking tough but acting soft

It's time for the CFP Board to be more transparent in its dealings over adviser pay descriptions.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
This week's top stories for advisers

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Little has changed in health of Social Security system

Projected shortfalls still a concern in updated report

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Secrets for getting high earners to save more through retirement plans

These retirement plan designs can help highly-paid employees sock away more for retirement and reduce their tax burden

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Can an adviser affiliated with an insurance company be fee only? Yes.

State rules on insurance affiliation complicate fee-only status for some CFPs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IRA ALERT AUG 08, 2014
A warning on multiple IRA rollovers

Tax Court: "Once a year" rollover rule applies to all of a taxpayer's individual retirement accounts.

By Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Obama encourages statewide retirement plans

President directs Department of Labor to propose rules by the end of the year to provide a “clear path” for states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
The case against state-run retirement plans

By Dale E. Brown
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2014
How to help clients take on the right amount of risk

Careful attention to portfolio construction can keep your clients from making financial decisions driven by emotional reactions.

By Charles Goldman
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
The rise of the wealthy woman

Women are expected to control two-thirds of the nation's wealth by 2030. Here are some of the surprising facts about the way they use their money.

By Christine Gaze