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FINTECH NOV 14, 2014
Finra survey shows investors want more regulatory protection

They're willing to pay a little extra for it, too.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 14, 2014
Five tax moves made easier with technology

Software can make these labor-intensive strategies a breeze.

By Sheryl Rowling
RIA NEWS NOV 14, 2014
Lebenthal taps into a gusher of wealth in oil-rich North Dakota

'Home-grown' advisers will open office to serve new millionaires with little investing experience.

By Mason Braswell
ALTERNATIVES NOV 13, 2014
With stock off sharply, Schorsch's RCS Capital says 'We're not ARCP'

Both companies controlled by the REIT czar but broker-dealer not involved in accounting trouble at American Realty Capital Properties.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
When slow Internet happens to fast people

Blogger goes where life is slow and the Internet is slower.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2014
Crash course in Social Security for gay couples

Two-thirds of states and Washington now allow same-sex marriage, opening the door for spousal and survivor benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2014
ARCP delays third-quarter earnings report

American Realty Capital Properties wins approval from creditors for postponement of reporting its third-quarter financial statements until Jan. 5.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 12, 2014
Supreme Court case could shake up union retiree benefits

For advisers, it's time to get familiar with the terms under which union employees receive health care.

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2014
Broker-dealers slap a stop order on Nicholas Schorsch's REITs

B-Ds halting sales of Schorsch's REITs include some of the largest and most influential in the industry

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2014
Wealth management a growing force in bank fortunes

Third-quarter earnings reports show that once again, wirehouses are driving revenue at the giant banks that own them.

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
How advisers can get the most out of video

By Kristen Luke
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
Ready for prime time: Advisers get into launching their own video series

As video grows in popularity, advisers are using it as a new way to reach clients and prospects.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH NOV 11, 2014
LPL advisers' commissions land in their bank accounts one day late

As processing error delays commissions by a day, president Robert Moore moves to reassure advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2014
Republicans expected to tackle retirement issues in 2015

Bipartisan spirit could lead to movement on key initiatives, including small employer 401(k)s; state actions also possible.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2014
Promise of ACA's small business initiative falls flat

By Carolyn McClanahan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2014
Finra CEO Rick Ketchum backs off data collection plan

In prepared testimony slated for Friday, the Finra CEO says he will not move forward with the regulator's plan for a new data collection system until all industry concerns are addressed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
97% of women make this Social Security mistake

As life spans lengthen, it's more important than ever to get your claiming decisions right

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
Sweet deal at Goldman Sachs lets partners invest alongside the bank

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> It's all about access at Goldman. Plus: U.S. soldiers sue banks for helping Iran finance attacks in Iraq, adjusting portfolios for a fourth-quarter ride, oil prices are expected to hang low till the next OPEC meeting, and a hats off to companies taking their hats off to veterans today.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
How grandparents can help keep college debt down

Three planning tools to minimize student loans

By Kimberly Clouse
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
The new Congress is likely to duck Social Security reform

A recent poll finds Americans are willing to pay more to preserve the program.

By Mary Beth Franklin