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RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2014
SEC cracks down on wrap accounts

SEC scores court victory involving wrap account fees and is making them a priority in exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
Want to escape taxes, privacy laws? Try Monaco

With a $400 billion penthouse on offer, the principality is increasingly popular among the uber wealthy.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
For (almost) every rule there are exceptions

There are more than 2,700 "rules" around claiming Social Security benefits and most of them can be broken

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouse recruiting loans measure in the billions

Financial advisers conditioned to expect average loans of six figures as competition keeps firms ponying up for top talent.

By Mason Braswell
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouses' cost cuts target support staff

UBS' plans to cut 75 sales assistants comes as firms including Morgan Stanley target new profit margin goals for next year.

By Mason Braswell
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for shareholders

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2014
The Fed should raise rates, but it won't

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed should raise rates but... Plus: Financial advisers turn to options investing; the French government calls it quits; the SEC goes after asset-backed bonds; another Obamacare surprise; and what is really the most important meal of the day

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 22, 2014
Using technology to beat the robo-advisers at their own game

Here's a road map on how to compete with and beat online investment management services using technology.

By Sheryl Rowling
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2014
Wells Fargo facing possible Finra action over anti-money-laundering failures

Firm receives Wells Notice notifying it that action is possible because one branch office's activity

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Why postponing Social Security benefits makes more sense now

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Everyone's talking about postponing Social Security benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
What grabbed InvestmentNews readers this week

A big arbitration award, a story about recruiting bonuses and how Vanguard grabbed Pimco's bond crown were among the most read stories this week on InvestmentNews.com. Plus: Lessons from Robin Williams' estate and another investment team loss at LPL.

By lkonish
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
DOL eyes brokerage windows in 401(k) plans

The agency's request for more information on the choices and disclosures available to participants could set the stage for new rule making.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH AUG 21, 2014
How to use the cloud securely (because it's not going away)

Like anything you do for your business, don't do it just to keep pace. Make it a determined decision that will either save you time, money or both.

By Blane Warrene
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Minimum Social Security benefit protects survivors

Widow's benefit could be larger than deceased spouse's reduced amount.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Wife's unexpected death draws Social Security questions

Widower wonders whether he should change claiming plans.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
How higher Medicare premiums affect Social Security benefits

One woman finds out the real reason why her Social Security check declined.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 21, 2014
Advisers with combined $300M AUM join Wells Fargo

Previously worked for Morgan Stanley, all for more than 20 years.

By Bloomberg