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ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
RCAP confirms regulatory inquiries

SEC, Finra and state securities agencies have been in contact with the Schorsch firm after a $23M <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/nicholas-schorsch-downplays-arcps-23m-accounting-debacle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>accounting error was revealed</a> at a sister company. RCAP also confirms Massachusetts investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH NOV 17, 2014
Schwab tells advisers its online advice platform won't be a threat to RIA biz

Charles Schwab &amp; Co. defended its move to introduce its own online advice platform at the Schwab IMPACT conference in Denver Wednesday. The retail offering is due next quarter, the adviser version in the second quarter.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION NOV 17, 2014
Building a network beyond CPAs

By Paul Saganey
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital could be facing major changes

RCAP may remake itself to boost value with stock down 39% since late October

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2014
Most Medicare beneficiaries overspend on out-of-pocket costs

People don't understand their coverage and the choices they can make to maximize their benefits and minimize unnecessary spending.

By Katy Votava
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2014
Client protection ruse needs to stop

Advisers should demand that industry organizations speaking for them don't let greed overshadow their true mission to help people live sound financial lives.

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2014
DOL to review documents in 401(k) excessive fee suit

The Department of Labor will look for a possible ERISA violation after making an unprecedented petition to look at the case documents last summer.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2014
Do you really need long-term care insurance?

New study offers a more accurate estimate of nursing home stays and shows which consumers benefit

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 14, 2014
Prolific U.S. oil production raises questions about a new tipping point

Friday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> highlights the downsides to cheap U.S. oil. Plus: Maybe you don't need long-term-care insurance, the high risks of not saving for retirement, Putin becomes a gold bug, and why you might get a raise in 2015.

By Jeff Benjamin
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