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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 06, 2013
Finra examining analyst participation in IPO pitches

Wall Street's self-regulator is looking into whether research analysts are participating in pitches to win business underwriting initial public offerings.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
The tech survey says ...
FINTECH SEP 06, 2013
The tech survey says ...

Advisers are embracing industry-specific software, but satisfaction levels remain a bit low.

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH SEP 06, 2013
Integration is paying off

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
VA squeezes under scrutiny from regulators

Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Retirement benefits no longer at risk for same-sex couples

Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Stop borrowing from your 401(k) to fund your business

Why dipping into your retirement savings raises the stakes

By Marine Cole
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
You may get just one chance to claim Social Security benefits

But your spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2013
Wells Fargo adds advisers managing $966M in assets

Five hires join from rival firms Morgan Stanley, UBS

By Michael Shagrin
WIREHOUSES SEP 05, 2013
With big new team, Morgan Stanley adds horses

Acquires $1.5B team from J.P. Morgan Securities.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Drastic tax changes for married gay couples

Filing joint returns could make it easier to inherit money tax-free

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES SEP 05, 2013
UBS gains adviser with $4.8B

45-year veteran based in New Jersey jumps from Morgan Stanley.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Higher earnings limit applies in the year worker reaches 66

Social Security earnings cap disappears at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION SEP 05, 2013
Social Security spousal benefits don't earn delayed retirement credits

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Don't be fooled by Social Security benefits estimates

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
B-Ds taking a break from nontraded REITs

Despite strong sales, concerns over due diligence, overconcentration rise.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Tips for attracting younger investors

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2013
Can you spot financial fraud?

New report shows investors find outsized return pitches "appealing"

By Michael Shagrin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2013
Higher earnings limit applies at 66

By Mary Beth Franklin