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RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
New congressional plan calls for wealth redistribution

Proposal would hike investment taxes — and impose a transaction fee — but cut taxes for households under $200,000 income.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ask an Advisor: Trusts for an entrepreneur's family
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
Ask an Advisor: Trusts for an entrepreneur's family

The case study of a family with complicated needs in the wake of a big sale

By Ben Leshem
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2014
An alternative oil investment that hinges on infrastructure needs

Nontraded energy BDC provides funds for exploration and drilling.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2014
Citigroup fined $15 million for analyst supervisory failures

Failing to supervise research analysts and their handling of material non-public information at issue, Finra says.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
Is the 401(k) tax break in danger?

A group of big companies release an economic study aimed at preserving tax incentives, which may be on the table during budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2014
Broker to the stars, Bambi Holzer, barred from securities industry

Finra accused Bambi Holzer of lying to one of her former broker-dealers in sales of Provident Royalties deals. Now she's barred from the securities industry. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2014
Ex-Wedbush broker wins $4.2M from firm

By Bruce Kelly
Wedbush Securities latest to choose FolioDynamix's platform
FINTECH DEC 15, 2014
Wedbush Securities latest to choose FolioDynamix's platform

Decision to farm out the wealth management platform for its advisers is a departure.

By Michael Shagrin
FINTECH DEC 14, 2014
Time to upgrade to the iPhone 6?

You know when it's time to upgrade your smartphone but is the latest iPhone the way to go?

By Sheryl Rowling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2014
Last-minute legislating is reckless

Advisers have reason to want a change in how congressional decisions affecting their businesses and clients' finances are made.

By MFXFeeder
EQUITIES DEC 14, 2014
Maybe the Fed isn't going to raise rates next year

Paul Krugman is skeptical of the consensus for a rate hike. <i>Plus:</i> The risky downside of oil's slide, passive investing all the rage, Congress actually does something, Americans turn bullish.

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES DEC 12, 2014
Ex-UBS broker claims 'inhospitable work environment'

Former broker Michael Hadden says wirehouse mislabeled customers' risk tolerance when selling potentially unsuitable products

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2014
Krawcheck: Wirehouses undaunted by RIA growth

Former brokerage executive Sallie Krawcheck downplayed the rise of wirehouse breakaways, telling a conference of advisers that wirehouses have more important things to worry about.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley to pay more of its bonuses upfront

The moves mark a reversal from firm's efforts to defer more pay to tie bankers to the firm and reduce immediate costs.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
No double dipping on Social Security claiming

Each spouse gets one, but couples can exercise a combo strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Baby boomer clients need input on medical expenses in retirement

Don't be surprised if clients seek your advice on complex health care decisions as they approach retirement.

By Craig Brimhall
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Savings targets for retirement health care costs fall in 2014

But retirees will still need to prepare for rising health care costs in the long run, expert warns.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS DEC 12, 2014
Advisers worry about potential costs of third-party exams

Estimates range from $5,000 to $20,000; sharp opposition to Finra getting involved.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 11, 2014
NestEgg Wealth acquisition brings white-label robo to advisers

Technology platform will combine digital advice tool with customer relationship management and portfolio management systems.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2014
Citigroup dealt second fine for prospectus lapses

Finra said the firm failed to deliver documents after ETFs were purchased by clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt