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A closer look inside TD's executive shuffle
RIAS MAR 30, 2012
A closer look inside TD's executive shuffle

Tom Bradley is stepping down as president of TD Ameritrade Institutional to become president of the brokerage's retail business. The big question: Is he being groomed to succeed TD boss Fred Tomczyk?

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2012
SEC accuses 'socially conscious entrepreneur' of running $11M church-based Ponzi scheme

Ephren W. Taylor II allegedly encouraged churchgoers to invest in gaming machines, badmouthed mutual funds

By Darla Mercado
Old home week as ex-Merrill execs join McCann on UBS super committee
WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2012
Old home week as ex-Merrill execs join McCann on UBS super committee

Six-member team charged with retaking market share in the U.S.

By John Goff
BROKER DEALERS MAR 29, 2012
Edward Jones and Commonwealth tops with advisers

Pair of firms ranked No. 1 in J.D. Power and Associates for second year in a row

By AOSTERLAND
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2012
Investing while taking the moral higher ground

Investors don't have to compromise their values if they invest in a morally responsible manner, according to this white paper from Ave Maria Mutual Funds.

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2012
Best bets for careers in financial services? Check the back office

The jobs of the front-office executives or fund managers in financial services may appear to be the most desirable, but the back-office may actually present the best long-term opportunities for people entering the industry.

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2012
Investment execs: How to make the most of your first move

At the R.I.S.E. Investment Forum here at the University of Dayton today, executives from all corners of the financial services industry addressed an audience of 1,600 college students interested in entering the business.

By Mark Bruno
B-D exec who 'crossed paths' with Bales: My reputation unfairly tarred
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2012
B-D exec who 'crossed paths' with Bales: My reputation unfairly tarred

A B-D exec who 'crossed paths' with accused Afghanistan shooter Robert Bales claims his reputation has been severely tarnished by reports of his connection to the mass-murder suspect.

By Bruce Kelly
Hartford offers wealth management boss Levenson $2M bonus to stay for 11 months
RIAS MAR 29, 2012
Hartford offers wealth management boss Levenson $2M bonus to stay for 11 months

Hartford Financial Services has offered its head of wealth management, David Levenson, $2 million to stay on for another 11 months while it seeks a buyer for its life and 401(k) businesses.

By Doug Cubberley
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 29, 2012
The need for a new take on diversification

By Jeff Benjamin
Ex-adviser Allen pleads guilty to insider trading
RIAS MAR 29, 2012
Ex-adviser Allen pleads guilty to insider trading

Faces up to 57 months in prison after admitting in court that he betrayed his fiduciary duty to his employers by passing the tips to his friend.

By Doug Cubberley
IRA ALERT MAR 29, 2012
Paying the Roth conversion tax

By Ed Slott
IRAs suddenly of great interest to Washington
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2012
IRAs suddenly of great interest to Washington

Two new measures targeting the accounts introduced in the past week; source of savings, source of tax revenue

By Liz Skinner
Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2012
Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics

Claim plan to rejigger taxes on inherited accounts could hurt savers with older spouses; 'a nonstarter'

By John Goff
RIAS MAR 29, 2012
InvestmentNews to launch 'Next Gen' virtual career fair

<i>InvestmentNews</i> will launch a strategic initiative designed to introduce college students and young professionals to opportunities in the financial advisory business.

By Bloomberg
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2012
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net

Financial troubles of retired players sees union, league set up mandatory retirement savings plan

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2012
FDIC laces into ex-NFL star quarterback in suit

Accuse Bears' legend Jim McMahon of 'gross negligence' as director of Broadway Bank

By John Goff
Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2012
Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?

Binary strategy tied to company happenings more predictable than macroeconomic plays; bit of brilliance?

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS MAR 28, 2012
Equity ownership: How and when to distribute

Of the myriad decisions faced by firms in today's market, none are more important or have longer-term implications than those surrounding the distribution of equity among existing and future owners.

By Scott Feraro
Senate Dems look to hold up investment bill backed by the President
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2012
Senate Dems look to hold up investment bill backed by the President

Crowd-funding bill has overwhelming bipartisan support, but new roadblocks appear

By Mark Schoeff Jr.