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FINTECH JUL 12, 2013
How social-media platforms stack up for the advice business

Which social-media platform works best for advisers? Kristin Andree evaluates the big five.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2013
Can estate tax legislation make it on its own?

Most observers doubt Congress can accomplish comprehensive tax reform before the end of 2014. But can the code be tweaked short of an overhaul? Supporters of a measure to abolish the estate tax hope so.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2013
Don't let your clients leave Social Security benefits on the table

Lump sum payment can mitigate sting of a late claim.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: The question Social Security calculators can't answer

Life expectancy -- and life expectations -- crucial when devising claiming strategies

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2013
The most misunderstood Social Security rule

Mary Beth Franklin uncovers the most misunderstood Social Security rule. It has to do with when a spouse can and should claim retirement bennies.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES JUL 10, 2013
Finding fees: UBS charging for financial plans

Bank's raised $3M in revenue so far this year off levy

By Gregory Crawford
WIREHOUSES JUL 10, 2013
Training on the back burner

Industry growth requires a renewed commitment to investing in the next generation

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 09, 2013
Most SEC-registered advisers not subject to surprise exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 09, 2013
Ray Lucia, firm fined buckets of money over investment claims

Radio host Ray Lucia for years asserted that he thoroughly tested his investment strategy. A judge this week ruled otherwise, ordering Lucia and his firm to pay hefty fines for making the claim.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JUL 09, 2013
Some secrets of social networking pros

Secrets to social media success tailored to financial advisers, straight from the experts. Be ready to make a time commitment, apply your smarts and provide valued content.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JUL 09, 2013
More advisers staying in touch with clients by tweeting

Social media replacing email as communications tool as inboxes flood with junk.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2013
Finra gets OK to share more info about reps' disciplinary records

Finra has gotten the go-ahead to issue a monthly letter divulging complaints against reps. Not surprisingly, this doesn't sit well with some brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUL 07, 2013
Black Diamond now fully integrated with Schwab OpenView Gateway

Portfolio management, reporting and rebalancing platform is generally available.

By Michael Shagrin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2013
Not your father's retirement: Baby Boomers can't relax yet, study finds

Different economic backdrop means longer work, more savings, less spending than parents.

By Michael Shagrin
FINTECH JUL 07, 2013
Electronic business cards help build client roster

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JUL 07, 2013
As providers move to the cloud, advisers awaken to its potential

Outsourcing suddenly in with advisers and their firms

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH JUL 07, 2013
Staying connected via social media

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: No mulligan after claiming spousal benefits early

But sometimes it's smart for one spouse to file before reaching 66

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUL 06, 2013
The Takeaway: Five investing lessons of 2013 ... so far

By Joshua Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2013
Health coverage may not be client's first priority

By Jeff Benjamin