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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2015
Advising in the age of self-diagnosis

Don't be threatened, it's nothing but an opportunity to get to know the client better.

By Mike West
Senior Republican on Senate Banking Committee presses Finra on CARDS
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2015
Senior Republican on Senate Banking Committee presses Finra on CARDS

Crapo tells Finra chief Ketchum system could jeopardize investor privacy, be used for government surveillance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
American Funds ready to double-down on active investing in 2015
ETFS FEB 12, 2015
American Funds ready to double-down on active investing in 2015

Adviser-sold fund giant starts to see some flows after pressing view that active management, especially for retirement goals, works.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2015
The art and science of longevity

Advisers' responsibility to make sure their clients are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that come with extended life expectancies.

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2015
The dangers of art investing

One artist's precipitous fall is a reminder that art can be a fundamentally fickle asset. So, buy it because you love it.

By Bloomberg
In target date funds, performance starts to trump risk management as assets balloon
EQUITIES FEB 12, 2015
In target date funds, performance starts to trump risk management as assets balloon

Some strategies stay aggressive right up to target date while others dial down risk; each group has its reasons

By Jeff Benjamin
The hazards of securities-based lending as a source of retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2015
The hazards of securities-based lending as a source of retirement income

Hold onto your hats and proceed with caution.

By Darla Mercado
Alternatives are earning their keep in 2015
EQUITIES FEB 12, 2015
Alternatives are earning their keep in 2015

The solid relative performance of alternatives makes the case for diversification of portfolios in 2015.

By Jeff Benjamin
Why President Obama's estate tax proposal is a big deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2015
Why President Obama's estate tax proposal is a big deal

The president's proposed change in step-up in basis would have a major impact on high-net-worth earners' taxes, according to Robert N. Gordon.

By Robert N. Gordon
Know a client's emotional biases to get through volatility
EQUITIES FEB 12, 2015
Know a client's emotional biases to get through volatility

Advisers will need to communicate and focus on goals to get through periods of market ups and downs

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2015
Finra pushes ahead with controversial data collection program

Industry groups organize to have a stronger voice in shaping the CARDS rule going forward.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS FEB 12, 2015
'Clients of the future' will want financial advice, but not how it's delivered today

Survey gives glimpses into the advisory demands of the next generation of clients

By Matt Sirinides
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
How does the tax code affect you? Here's your chance to help change it.

Senate leaders are asking the public to add their ideas for overhauling the code to the bipartisan debate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Longer life expectancies are killing pension funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Longer life expectancies are killing pension funds

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Pension funds never factored in that people would live as long as they're living. Plus: Fake hedge funder goes to extremes to cover his tracks, Congress to the rescue, and IRA missteps you can avoid

By Jeff Benjamin
S&P 500 closes in on a record as rally returns
EQUITIES FEB 11, 2015
S&P 500 closes in on a record as rally returns

Ability to hold above key 2,063 level could draw in more buyers.

By Bloomberg
Pimco hires Morgan Stanley's Fels as economic adviser
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2015
Pimco hires Morgan Stanley's Fels as economic adviser

Bond manager seeks to reassure clients, fortify ranks as Total Return Fund rebounds.

By Bloomberg
Declining marriage rates present a planning conundrum for long-term couples
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Declining marriage rates present a planning conundrum for long-term couples

Protection takes precedence for committed couples who won't get hitched.

By Darla Mercado
Obama's retirement cap might sound good but it has an annuity problem
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Obama's retirement cap might sound good but it has an annuity problem

When interest rates rise, the $3.4 million ceiling proposed could drop, trapping more people in a tax net

By Bloomberg
Royal Bank buys City National in push to expand wealth business
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2015
Royal Bank buys City National in push to expand wealth business

Toronto-based lender to pay $5.4 billion for California banker to the stars.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 11, 2015
Accused alts manager Daniel Thibeault says SEC claims 'unsupported' by 'scant facts'

Fund manager is fighting back against request to freeze his assets, says claims are 'unsupported' and regulator is 'overly aggressive.'

By Mason Braswell