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RIAS SEP 10, 2013
TD Ameritrade, Fidelity aim ad campaigns at RIAs

Ads inspired by and tailored for advisers are on the rise

By DJAMIESON
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
The march to cash is on

Investors are running for cover ahead of what is expected to be a hectic fall. Jason Kephart explains.

By JKEPHART
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
Investors flee U.S. stocks at fastest pace since 2008

Investors ditched U.S. stocks at the fastest pace since 2008 as tapering talk, disbelief in the rally took hold. Will the flee turn into a flood?

By JKEPHART
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2013
Lobbyists put hands in sausage maker

As the Department of Labor readies to re-propose its fiduciary-duty rule, lobbying surrounding the issue intensifies. Did the Financial Services Institute Inc. draft an opposition letter signed by lawmakers? Probably; but that's not a scandal. That's business as usual in Washington.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS SEP 10, 2013
RIA deals slump to five-year low

RIA deals hit a five-year low as only 18 transactions were completed in the first half of 2013, according to data from Charles Schwab.

By DJAMIESON
WIREHOUSES SEP 10, 2013
UBS to pay $120 million to settle Lehman claims

The brokerage giant was accused of violating federal securities laws in underwriting and selling Lehman securities to investors, who claimed that offering materials contained misleading information about Lehman's financial condition.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Simple tool answers ultimate retirement question: Can I afford to retire?

goalgamiPro software designed with independent RIAs in mind.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2013
Tussle over mandatory arbitration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
So your client just won the lottery ...
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
So your client just won the lottery ...

By Joshua Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
One-stop shop for insurance licenses closer to reality

Senate committee OKs central clearinghouse for issuing certification across multiple states; bill died last time around

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
The Takeaway: Sell in May not so simple after all

By Joshua Brown
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2013
Bill allowing multistate insurance sales on fast track

But critics say one-stop shop a bad policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Is Investors Capital in play?

Spike in trading and share price fuel speculation that B-D parent is acquisition target.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Canadian firm snaps up L.A.-based wealth manager with $7.3B in assets

Fiera Capital pays $125M for Bel Air Investment Advisors, also buys N.Y. manager Wilkinson O'Grady.

By DJAMIESON
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2013
Merrill heats up summer hiring market with advisers managing $533M

The additions to the firm reflect new hiring activity, recruiters say

By Michael Shagrin
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Advisers rushing to get deals done by end of the year

With two major mergers already in the books this month, advisers in the midst of selling their practices are going all-out to complete those deals and avoid looming tax hikes

By Bloomberg
Another RIA acquisition — and it's in California again
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Another RIA acquisition — and it's in California again

Beacon Pointe to buy Wealth Management Network on Monday; a trend?

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Greatest hedge fund ever? The Fed

Warren Buffett calls the Federal Reserve "the greatest hedge fund in history," citing the central bank's ability to make a profit with no deleveraging worry. Oh, he also says he thinks Ben Bernanke is 'wise.'

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 08, 2013
More precise numbers = more investment confidence

Why you are more likely to fall for the wealth manager who quotes specific numbers

By Liz Skinner
OPINION SEP 08, 2013
Mutual funds' duty to investors

The mutual fund industry must continue to build upon the framework of accountability to our investors

By Paul Schott Stevens