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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
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Galvin goes back for more

Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Social Security earnings limit clarified

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2013
A new secular bull market, despite no "feel good' moment

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2013
5 key takeaways from the incredibly mediocre jobs report

Plus this week's other must reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
BofA Merrill bias settlement goes to once-skeptical judge for approval

The judge who today will hear arguments on Bank of America's $160 million settlement has repeatedly rejected requests by black financial advisers at BofA's Merrill Lynch unit to sue as a group over alleged racial discrimination.

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
Merrill settles racial lawsuit for $160M, but little changes

Ripple effect could be felt, making advice business 'a healthier place.'

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2013
Finra examining analyst participation in IPO pitches

Wall Street's self-regulator is looking into whether research analysts are participating in pitches to win business underwriting initial public offerings.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
VA squeezes under scrutiny from regulators

Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Retirement benefits no longer at risk for same-sex couples

Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Stop borrowing from your 401(k) to fund your business

Why dipping into your retirement savings raises the stakes

By Marine Cole
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2013
4 crucial questions to ask your wealth manager

Not asking for this information could cost you

By Stan Luxenberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
You may get just one chance to claim Social Security benefits

But your spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2013
Wells Fargo adds advisers managing $966M in assets

Five hires join from rival firms Morgan Stanley, UBS

By Michael Shagrin
WIREHOUSES SEP 05, 2013
With big new team, Morgan Stanley adds horses

Acquires $1.5B team from J.P. Morgan Securities.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Drastic tax changes for married gay couples

Filing joint returns could make it easier to inherit money tax-free

By Darla Mercado