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RIAS JAN 08, 2013
Top adviser Q&A: John Enright

The principal from Custom Wealth Management talks about the challenges of developing a succession plan.

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS JAN 08, 2013
Hybrid run by ex-Merrill execs land two powerful backers

Brinker Capital, Bob Doll take stake in Snowden Capital Advisors

By DJAMIESON
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2013
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul

The fiscal-cliff denoument was not pretty. But it may have laid the foundation for broader tax reform in 2013.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2013
Finra takes foot off suitability pedal

In a move sure to cheer B-Ds — and their attorneys — Finra backtracks from an earlier, stricter interpretation of what reps can say to non-clients.

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH JAN 07, 2013
New tech lead at LPL Financial

By Janowski Davis
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'

Marriage must last at least 10 years to claim Social Security benefits on ex-spouse

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2013
LPL announces e-signature capabilities

By Janowski Davis
Merrill team goes its own way, signs on with Focus Financial
RIAS JAN 07, 2013
Merrill team goes its own way, signs on with Focus Financial

A team advisers found that life under Merrill Lynch was too restrictive and decided to affiliate with Focus Financial.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JAN 07, 2013
Focus Financial replenishes acquisition war chest

Focus Financial Partners has replenished its RIA acquisition war chest with a new $220 million credit facility and is keen to land high-end teams from wirehouses.

By Bloomberg
Buckingham signs up blogger Solin as adviser, investor advocate
RIAS JAN 06, 2013
Buckingham signs up blogger Solin as adviser, investor advocate

CEO Birenbaum says firm has 'pantheon of thought leaders.'

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
'Permanence' of estate taxes helps planners

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Real estate rebound taking hold

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS JAN 06, 2013
More fiscal challenges on the horizon

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS JAN 06, 2013
Advisers relieved, but wary of what may lie ahead

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
In a wirehouse first, Merrill offers a nontraded REIT

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Roth 401(k) switch is a good deal for younger taxpayers sitting on cash

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2013
Embrace quality growth in Europe

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JAN 06, 2013
A plan to rein in spending is needed

Financial advisers can cheer on behalf of some of their clients — individuals with annual income below $400,000 and couples below $450,000 — but they shouldn't cheer too loudly or too long.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2013
Senators to SEC: It's time to open private placements to public

Urge Commission to speed up regulation that will ease regs on Reg D offerings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 04, 2013
Glove money: A-Rod's ring going on the auction block

Cousin selling 2009 World Series babble; oh yes, $2.3M baseball card on the same bill

By John Goff