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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
Former service rep now gives advice

April Peterson is finding the business a little stressful but she's having an impact on clients' lives.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2014
SEC examining hidden prices in bond trading

The practice of dealers' showing clients different prices for the same securities on electronic bond-trading platforms is drawing the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is concerned that smaller investors are being penalized.

By Matt Ackermann
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Plaintiffs win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Plaintiffs, represented by Jerome Schlichter, win mixed decision in a landmark 401(k) fee case as appeals court backs fiduciary claim against ABB but reverses decision against two Fidelity companies.

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAR 21, 2014
Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico

Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico as a flood of claims sends the regulator scrambling to find more arbitrators. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
DOL fiduciary opponents point to UK experience to bolster their case

A ban on financial advisers' charging commissions in the United Kingdom has driven investors with small accounts out of the advice market, according to a mutual fund official in Europe, something that Department of Labor fiduciary opponents argue could happen here.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION MAR 20, 2014
Don't be that guy on Facebook

By Kristin Andree
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Getting the most from Social Security benefits

The first rule: If possible, don't file before 66. Second rule: If you can, file and suspend.

By CODONNELL
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
Finra limits data collection plan, citing investor privacy

Bowing to industry concern, Finra says it will limit the personal data it collects in new monitoring program

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Once-mighty nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. plots a comeback

Mitchell Sabshon plots a course for nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. to recreate its prior success.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2014
Merrill Lynch taps new head to expand training

Racquel Oden promoted to help ramp up newly restructured PMD program.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
FSI to push for independent-contractor legislation in 2014

Live from FSI OneVoice: Group wants to remove the uncertainty of continuing IRS scrutiny. <b><i> <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;bctid=3117749314001&amp;date=20140128&quot;>Check out a video interview with Dale Brown, where the organization's president and CEO offers his Finra wish list.</a> </b></i>

By Andrew Leigh
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing

By Joshua Brown
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2014
Wells Fargo gets aggressive to help advisers protect assets of elderly clients

Take Five interview with Ronald Long, head of Wells Fargo's new Elder Client Initiatives

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Capital gains surged ahead of U.S. tax increase

Investors took a lot of profit before top rate rose to 23.8%, Obama health care tax took hold

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)

Four page worksheet for assessing the most appropriate type of CCRC for clients

By Legg Mason
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Assessing your housing needs

Practical guide for investors to analyze and identify their housing needs as they age

By Legg Mason
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging in place resources

Two page directory of resources for investors and advisers

By Legg Mason