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ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2014
SEC chairman promotes securities enforcement

More cooperation, aggressiveness leading to uptick in criminal cases

By Andrew Leigh
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2014
Casey Kasem is still not buried: a lesson in preplanning

Fights often arise when there are second families; even if peace reigns, putting your wishes on paper alleviates stress

By Bloomberg
3 risk-related reasons to put off claiming Social Security
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2014
3 risk-related reasons to put off claiming Social Security

The choice of when and how to claim Social Security benefits can affect the three biggest financial risks that retirees encounter.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2014
UBS blocks some investors from buying Pimco funds as wirehouses take stock

UBS is preventing some clients from investing in Pimco funds following the abrupt departure of Bill Gross, as well as increased scrutiny from influential investment researchers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
Wells Fargo nets $972M JPMorgan team

Wells Fargo Advisors continues to build on its recruiting momentum with the addition of a trio of former JPMorgan Chase & Co. private bankers.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2014
Manage your passion assets and minimize taxes

Tips for passing your valuable collection on without sparking a feud or drawing Uncle Sam's ire

By David Ringold
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
SEC seeks to bar adviser who allegedly stole $2M

Administrative action follows Federal Court order for adviser Paul Marshall and associated companies to pay fines and disgorgement of more than $15 million.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 14, 2014
SEC commissioner Piwowar leans against fiduciary-duty rule

Republican indicates a preference for enhanced disclosure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2014
SEC exams could cost RIAs thousands – or even millions

New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 14, 2014
Puerto Rico debt depresses UBS Wealth earnings

Despite record revenue at UBS Wealth Management Americas, profits fell in the second quarter as the firm reported that it had to set aside $44M for litigation costs, mostly related to the firm's investments in Puerto Rico.

By Mason Braswell
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS OCT 14, 2014
Muni bond funds face ongoing Puerto Rican woes

Muni bond funds face ongoing Puerto Rican woes as Franklin Templeton and OppenheimerFunds challenge legality of Puerto Rican debt law

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL's former star adviser finds a home

James “Jeb” Bashaw is now registered with small broker-dealer International Assets Advisory.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2014
Indexed universal life insurance faces fresh scrutiny

Regulators homing in on whether insurers are presenting a picture of performance that's too rosy.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL Financial agrees to pay $541,000 for faulty variable annuities switches in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin announces payment to reimburse senior citizens for surrender charges paid when switching variable annuities.

By Bruce Kelly
The $150,000 retirement decision
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2014
The $150,000 retirement decision

Only 5% of retirees claim past 67. But taking your Social Security benefits later can offset threats of longevity, inflation, markets downturns.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 13, 2014
BloombergBlack honcho John Michel comes full circle with new gig

Former BloombergBlack honcho John Michel picks up where his last gig left off, and picks up Lebenthal Wealth as a client.

By Joyce Hanson
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 13, 2014
When disaster strikes

Investment advisers are required to have an emergency plan. Assuming you have one, have you really looked at what it says? Have you tested it? Do you know if it will work?

By Sheryl Rowling
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2014
Inflation, rates and retirement income: A primer

Economist Robert J. Froehlich runs down the outlook

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 11, 2014
Pimco-Bill Gross saga continues to pique advisers' interest

Catch up on this week's must-read stories for advisers, including the latest post-Gross Pimco developments, a robo-adviser launched by two financial media titans, and more.

By Andrew Leigh
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
LPL to stop selling Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties, RCS products

Latest blow to REIT czar after $23 million accounting scandal at ARCP uncovered.

By Trevor Hunnicutt