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RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2010
Target fund rules may mean 401(k) changes

Newly proposed disclosure rules could steer plan sponsors to more conservative target date funds for their 401(k) plans, according to some industry experts.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2010
J.P. Morgan launches share class with no 12(b)-1 fees

With reform looming, bank's asset management unit joins others in offering retirement plans so-called R6 option

By Darla Mercado
Tax tips: Greater returns and asset consolidation
RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2010
Tax tips: Greater returns and asset consolidation

It's that time of year when you are talking to clients about taxes.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2010
Canadian snowbirds present opportunities — and pitfalls — for advisers

More affluent Canadians are flocking south for the warm winter sun and cheap real estate deals

By Lisa Shidler
RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2010
New Finra rule could cause headaches for hybrid advisers

A new Finra rule could put a crimp in the business of brokers who run outside investment advisory and insurance businesses

By Dan Jamieson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 28, 2010
SIFMA must stay active as regulatory rules are drawn up

RBC Wealth Management (U.S.) chief executive John Taft, the incoming chairman of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, delivered remarks at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 8 in New York.

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH NOV 23, 2010
eFileCabinet rolls out latest version of SecureDrawer

By Davis Janowski
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 23, 2010
Whistle-blower wins arbitration award against B-D

Affinity Investment Services LLC has been ordered by a Finra arbitration panel to pay $925,000 to a former broker who alleged she was fired after complaining about wrongdoing at the firm.

By Dan Jamieson
Carlos Slim, now worth $54B, becomes the world's wealthiest
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2010
Carlos Slim, now worth $54B, becomes the world's wealthiest

Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person — a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club.

By Associated Press
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2010
National strategy aims to promote financial education

On the heels of the nation's economic meltdown two years ago, the White House is determined to promote financial literacy among Americans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2010
New credential focuses on families with special needs children

By Richard J. Koreto
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2010
A year-end checklist for IRAs

In the rush of year-end activity, it's important not to forget your IRA-related to-do list. The following are some of the most overlooked year-end items.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 19, 2010
Three top reasons why advisers change firms

By Danny Sarch
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2010
Ex-CEO of Red Hat sues family's financial advisers over $60M

The former CEO of Raleigh-based software firm Red Hat Inc. is suing his family's financial advisers, saying they misused $60 million.

By Mark Bruno
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2010
LPL Investment raises $470M in IPO

LPL Investment Holdings Inc., the brokerage and investment advisory firm owned by private equity firms TPG Capital and Hellman & Friedman LLC, raised $470 million in its initial public offering.

By Bloomberg
LPL star reps about to pocket millions on IPO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2010
LPL star reps about to pocket millions on IPO

Some of LPL Investment Holdings Inc.'s most noted and longest-affiliated advisers will see a windfall once the company goes public and shares begin to trade.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2010
Target date funds back on target: Morningstar

Retirement funds have recouped losses from 2008 market crash; 2010 funds up 5% from 2007

By John Goff
Investors: We're done with stocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2010
Investors: We're done with stocks

Survey reveals deep mistrust of equity markets; a third of respondents fully in cash

By Jessica Toonkel
FINTECH NOV 17, 2010
Tech under the tree: Apricorn Aegis Padlock secure portable hard drive

By Davis Janowski
RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2010
LPL star aims to build national wealth manager

Ron Carson, LPL Financial Corp.'s most prominent financial adviser, seeks to create a national wealth management franchise, joining the fray with other noted investment advisers desiring a national footprint.

By Bruce Kelly