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ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Ladenburg Thalmann acquires insurance brokerage

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Surrender fees haunt legacy 403(b) plans

As employers move to lower-cost retirement options, some plans charge as much as 8% to switch.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Retirement savers' fund fees move lower: ICI

A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees in 401(k) plans lower — but investors still may not be getting a good deal.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2014
MainStay jumps into MLP space with mutual funds

A mutual fund wrap provides easier access to MLPs but mutes their tax advantages.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Is AIG Advisor Group the next big fish Schorsch wants to land?

Larry Roth's old firm might be the next target for Nick Schorsch's hard-charging broker-dealer, says senior columnist Bruce Kelly. <i><a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140116/FREE/116009999/PH&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plus: See the biggest recent indie B-D M&amp;A deals</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2014
Ranking how indie B-Ds have fared since the financial crisis

Forget the S&amp;P 500 and its 175.7% return since 2009. Investors who bought shares of publicly traded IBDs back then would have beaten that stunning rally. <i>Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140430/FREE/430009999/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>10 best-paying independent broker-dealers</a></i>

By Matt Sirinides
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit heads to the Supreme Court

Court asked to consider statute of limitations that require plaintiffs to bring a suit alleging breach of duty within six years.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2014
Clearing firms ranked by broker-dealers served

By Andrew Leigh
INVESTING EQUITIES AUG 10, 2014
Catching the next technology wave

By Greg Luttrel
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION AUG 10, 2014
Alpha predator in the B-D space

By FGabriel
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2014
Dodd-Frank strikes again

By MFXFeeder
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
Lockheed Martin retirement plan case gets trial date

Long-fought legal battle between Lockheed Martin and a group of its retirement plan participants will finally go to trial in December after the plaintiffs were granted class action status.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2014
3 qualities all advisers' outsourcing partners should share

Critical to find outsourcing partners who have the necessary expertise, are trustworthy, and can help improve an adviser's business

By Debra L. Morrison
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2014
SEC investigating top Oppenheimer executive

Firm's head of retail, Robert Okin, resigned last week. On his BrokerCheck page, he says that he &quot;intends to vigorously defend himself if charges are filed.&quot;

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 08, 2014
Technology's role in keeping RIAs ahead of the disruption curve

Embracing unifying technology that fortifies practices will help independent advisers secure their businesses' futures.

By Jud Bergman
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
An unexpected death brings Social Security questions

One question to ask: After the death of a spouse, are you goals still the same for your monthly benefit?

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
This week's top stories for advisers

By Andrew Leigh
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Little has changed in health of Social Security system

Projected shortfalls still a concern in updated report

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Secrets for getting high earners to save more through retirement plans

These retirement plan designs can help highly-paid employees sock away more for retirement and reduce their tax burden

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Can an adviser affiliated with an insurance company be fee only? Yes.

State rules on insurance affiliation complicate fee-only status for some CFPs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.