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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
LPL, AIG Advisor Group broker-dealer network putting the brakes on sales of Schorsch-linked nontraded REITs

Fallout from ARCP accounting debacle continues as two more broker-dealers, including the largest in the U.S., have suspended the sale of REITs sponsored by companies controlled by Nicholas Schorsch.

By Bruce Kelly
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2014
Securities America halts sales of ARC nontraded REIT

Broker-dealer moves after National Planning Holdings <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141030/FREE/141039985/national-planning-holdings-puts-kibosh-on-arc-nontraded-reit-sales&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">puts kibosh on ARC nontraded REIT sales</a> in wake of $23 million <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/schorschs-empire-jolted-by-23m-accounting-mishap&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">accounting mishap</a> at Nick Schorsch's ARCP.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2014
Earnings season shapes up as the next test for the markets

Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: How will the market handle 3Q earnings? Plus: Bracing for an oil-price war, trouble beneath the surface of lower gas prices, a rare hawkish nod from the Fed, and advisers get high marks from clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2014
How gay couples can act on Social Security benefits now

Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2014
Public pensions put Pimco on watch after Gross exit

Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.

By Pensions &amp; Investments
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
Commonwealth adds first nontraded daily NAV REIT to its platform

More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Relationships: The real social media ROI

When engaging clients, forget investment advice. Talk about your life, and ask about theirs

By Kristin Andree
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Debunking 3 big myths about robo-advisers

Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service

By Megan Graf
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

By Joyce Hanson
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2014
LPL cranks up oversight in response to regulators

<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Three tech tricks for functioning smoothly overseas

For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.

By Sheryl Rowling
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits

Bonuses, vacation pay and commissions don't count toward earnings test, but book royalties do.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Supreme Court to consider workers' rights to sue 401(k) plans

Workers could have more power to hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
IRS shifts course with new rollover distribution rule

The latest guidance from the IRS allows workers to roll over certain retirement money tax-free.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2014
11 slides prove the demand for financial advice isn't going away

The top-level results from an InvestmentNews Research study show that despite changes in client service needs, demand for advisers should remain strong.

By Matt Sirinides
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2014
Finra names new head of arbitration

A 19-year veteran of the organization will replace Linda Fienberg on Dec. 1.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2014
Ex-Ameriprise adviser pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1 million

Susan Walker admitted to accusations she used $980,000 of client assets to pay for personal expenses, including vacations and private school tuition.

By Mason Braswell
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
UBS settles with Puerto Rico regulators for $5.2M over bond improprieties

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2014
Finra sues B-D owner for improper marketing of unregistered securities

Bruce Meyers allegedly inappropriately pushed an offering for a pharmaceutical company he co-owns.

By Bruce Kelly