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FIXED INCOME FEB 05, 2013
What Build America backpedal says about safety of Roth IRAs

Washington looks to wriggle out of promise made just two years ago; can lawmakers keep their hands off?

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2013
Goldman offers DC plans true alternative with novel fund

Taking a step toward portfolio diversification

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 05, 2013
Cerulli: Advisers should think twice about running money

Performance lags packaged fund programs, blended benchmarks; get out, forget to get back in

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2013
Analysts unfazed by economy's fourth-quarter dip

Wednesday's report from the Commerce Department shows that the economy contracted by 0.1%; experts more focused on markets' momentum gain

By Jeff Benjamin
'Permanent' tax rates? More like ephemeral
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2013
'Permanent' tax rates? More like ephemeral

One of the features of the fiscal-cliff bill approved last week by Congress was that it supposedly settled the question of marginal tax rates for good. It delivered the permanence to the vast majority of Bush tax cuts that investment advisers and their clients have long sought. But a little more than 36 hours after the measure passed, Congress demonstrated it will always tinker with the tax code.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ING sends incorrect statements to 75,000 VA customers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2013
ING sends incorrect statements to 75,000 VA customers

Notices contained account balance errors, wrong names; cause of error discovered

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2013
Hello, I must be going: Revolving door spins quickly at Nationwide

After seven months on the job, Hilsheimer leaves post as president of retirement unit

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2013
Q&A: Morningstar's David Blanchett

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2013
Back to square one

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2013
Finra warned on bonus disclosure plan

By FGabriel
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2013
Jabberwocky

Advisers tend to fall back on industry-speak when talking to clients. This is not a good thing. Here are 8 phrases that should be jettisoned from the lexicon.

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2013
Like predecessors, White not perfect

Her work as a prosecutor and later as a defense lawyer has given her insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the securities law and regulations that will inform her decisions.

By MFXFeeder
RIAS FEB 03, 2013
Overlooking security holes puts clients at risk

By DJAMIESON
RIAS FEB 03, 2013
RIA acquisitions down in 2012

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2013
SEC nominee to be tested on JOBS Act

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2013
Analysts wary of PE annuities

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2013
Fidelity slashes fund fees, minimums

By Jason Kephart
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Retirement landscape: Cliff, clamor, clarity and (dis)closure

With the November election in the rear-view mirror, what can retirement plan sponsors and participants expect in 2013? This new white paper from Invesco explores.

By Invesco
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Investing while taking the moral higher ground

When it comes to investing, most individuals focus simply on the bottom line – the rate of return generated and how much money they made. Many investors don't consider that the companies in which they invest may violate their strong personal beliefs, according to Ave Maria Funds.

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Breaking the cycle of investment regret

How investors can harness emotions for better investment decisions

By Franklin Templeton