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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
FSI to push for independent-contractor legislation in 2014

Live from FSI OneVoice: Group wants to remove the uncertainty of continuing IRS scrutiny. <b><i> <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;bctid=3117749314001&amp;date=20140128&quot;>Check out a video interview with Dale Brown, where the organization's president and CEO offers his Finra wish list.</a> </b></i>

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME MAR 20, 2014
Fidelity launches bond funds to weather uncertain markets

The fund giant is offering clients a new way to prosper in uncertain debt markets.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2014
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post

Suzanne Shank to run brokerage founded by Wall St. pioneer.

By Megan Durisin
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Trailblazer who broke Wall St. gender barrier dies at 80

Muriel Siebert bought seat on Big Board in 1967, breaking up all-male bastion.

By Gregory Crawford
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing

By Joshua Brown
Profits proving elusive at Putnam as manager compensation eats gains
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 20, 2014
Profits proving elusive at Putnam as manager compensation eats gains

Market performance boosts AUM as asset flows mostly negative.

By Rick Baert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2014
Wells Fargo gets aggressive to help advisers protect assets of elderly clients

Take Five interview with Ronald Long, head of Wells Fargo's new Elder Client Initiatives

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Capital gains surged ahead of U.S. tax increase

Investors took a lot of profit before top rate rose to 23.8%, Obama health care tax took hold

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES MAR 19, 2014
Hey Janet, talk is cheap

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Markets don't buy the Fed chief's words. Plus: More data today, who's going after indie advisers, Apple's Pushmi-pullyu, Icahn's intentions, a headline says it all and the Madness begins.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging in place resources

Two page directory of resources for investors and advisers

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)

Four page worksheet for assessing the most appropriate type of CCRC for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Assessing your housing needs

Practical guide for investors to analyze and identify their housing needs as they age

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Myths and realities of aging

Two page &quot;In general, don't generalize&quot; guide

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: home safety assessment

14 page checklist for evaluating home safety

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: skilled nursing facilities

Two page worksheet for assessesing the appropriate 24-hour nursing facility for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging and housing: Glossary of key terms

Eight page glossary of terms re: aging/housing

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: independent living communities

Two page worksheet for identifying the appropriate 55+ housing communities for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Help Your Aging Clients be Safe at Home

By Legg Mason Global Asset Management
RIAS MAR 19, 2014
The adviser industry is shrinking (and why that's a good thing)

Just like in every industry, there is a natural evolution of growth, maturity and then a disruption or tipping point, often caused by technology, that transforms it to take on a different shape and direction.

By twelsh