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RIAS DEC 19, 2012
Five ways to break into the advice industry

One of the most popular stories we have ever published was the April 29, 2012 story by Mark Schoeff Jr., &#8220;<a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120429/REG/304299986>A talent shortage looms as the industry booms</a>&#8221;. Within 24 hours of posting, the story went viral and is now our second most-read story of 2012. Why?

By Mark Bruno
Clients ask advisers about annuities more than any other product: Survey
RIAS DEC 19, 2012
Clients ask advisers about annuities more than any other product: Survey

Demand continues to surge despite pullback by insurance companies of product benefits.

By Darla Mercado
No end in sight to wirehouse waning: Cerulli
WIREHOUSES DEC 19, 2012
No end in sight to wirehouse waning: Cerulli

The decline in wirehouses' market share in the advisory industry has been dramatic since the financial crisis, and a new study says it will accelerate over the next three years.

By AOSTERLAND
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2012
Rob Arnott: Death of the Dollar?

The CEO of Research Affiliates on what must happen with the budget and entitlements, and what will happen if the markets lose confidence in U.S. currency

By Rob Arnott
Advisers set grinch-like expectations for fiscal-cliff talks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2012
Advisers set grinch-like expectations for fiscal-cliff talks

'We don't have statesmen in the government'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2012
Are you settling? How advisers can get 'unstuck'

Have you ever felt stuck, like you've lost the energy and zest to continue pushing yourself toward your potential? Our industry is full of stories of advisers who have settled for less than they were hoping to achieve&#8212;sometimes much less.

By Joni Youngwirth
The other cliff is not about taxes and spending
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2012
The other cliff is not about taxes and spending

By AOSTERLAND
Why the SEC whiffs on prosecutions — can Walter do better?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2012
Why the SEC whiffs on prosecutions — can Walter do better?

Three strikes in November alone for regulator trying to nail financial crisis culprits.

By Aaron Elstein
Who's afraid of the fiscal cliff? Advisers
RIAS DEC 18, 2012
Who's afraid of the fiscal cliff? Advisers

Congressional gridlock will likely continue, but compromise on fiscal cliff may be ahead.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2012
P-E-owned fixed-annuity player makes inroads

By Darla Mercado
ETFS DEC 16, 2012
How to build a growth portfolio using ETFs

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2012
The books they loved

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 16, 2012
Ex-Keegan fund directors left clients "in the dark': SEC

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2012
Stay married for a decade to get benefits

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2012
Planners say no to increase in estate tax rates

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES DEC 16, 2012
Bernstein: A bull run to rival 82

Forget the 'new normal.' Investment strategist Richard Bernstein sees a long bull run for U.S. stocks.

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2012
INVoices: Contract flap at Edward Jones

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2012
Retirees can cut their taxes by delaying Social Security

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2012
Galvin's LPL suit a boon to plaintiffs

Last week, Massachusetts sued LPL for its sales and marketing of a popular nontraded REIT. Expect the plaintiffs' bar to swoop in as well.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 16, 2012
Finra dials it back on suitability rule

By DJAMIESON