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Wealthy investors choose traditional advisers over robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 04, 2015
Wealthy investors choose traditional advisers over robo-advisers

Study finds affluent prefer face-to-face meetings, don't trust online advice platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
Where advisers need to go to find new technology
FINTECH FEB 04, 2015
Where advisers need to go to find new technology

This year's T3 Conference provided a wealth of demos, panels and exhibits on tools that can help RIAs grow

By Sheryl Rowling
Warren Buffett pushes Obama to build the Keystone pipeline
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2015
Warren Buffett pushes Obama to build the Keystone pipeline

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Warren Buffett wants President Obama to approve the Keystone pipeline. Plus: Rocky Mountain high tax revenues, ECB puts Greek debt in the doghouse, and institutional investors are bullish and careful.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2015
Prepping the advice business for cybersecurity laws, and vice versa

FSI sets sights on shaping any legislation dealing with data breaches and privacy to avoid 'one-size-fits-all.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Don't let beneficiary designations come back to haunt divorcing clients
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 04, 2015
Don't let beneficiary designations come back to haunt divorcing clients

Some states will bar the payment of life insurance proceeds when a couple is splitting.

By Darla Mercado
Innovative Firm finalists
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2015
Innovative Firm finalists

See the finalists for the Innovative Firm awards, which highlight broker-dealers, custodians, fintech firms, asset managers, wirehouses, RIAs and other companies

By InvestmentNews
Cynthia Loh, Charles Schwab & Co.
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2015
Cynthia Loh, Charles Schwab & Co.

Loh worked in investment banking before jumping to a tech startup

By InvestmentNews
The art of creating strong passwords
FINTECH FEB 03, 2015
The art of creating strong passwords

With all the musts and must-nots, it's no wonder passwords are a pain in the neck.

By Sheryl Rowling
From stocks to bonds, the strong dollar hits global markets
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2015
From stocks to bonds, the strong dollar hits global markets

Societe Generale economist says the 'dollar economy' is going the wrong way.

By Bloomberg
London Stock Exchange officially puts Russell Investments on the block
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2015
London Stock Exchange officially puts Russell Investments on the block

Exchange says it has received inquiries from firms interested in picking up the money manager.

By Sophie Baker
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2015
How to earn an 8% raise each year in your 60s

Investing legend Charley Ellis offers clear advice for near-retirees about how long to work and when to collect Social Security.

By Charles D. Ellis, Guest Contributor
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2015
Smart beta booming despite a name everyone hates

2015 could be the year smart beta converts naysayers, as investors face market head winds that make returns hard to come by. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150201/SMARTBETA2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full smart beta special report</a>)</b></i>

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2015
Read the fine print before plunging into smart beta

They may look good at first, but some hot new indexes could turn out to be rotten apples

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS FEB 03, 2015
Pershing, courting digital wealth managers, teams with Motif

Online broker says it can help advisers attract and keep younger clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ETFS FEB 03, 2015
State Street expanding adviser-facing salesforce in mutual fund push

Advisers crucial to the fund giant's expansion into active management, mutual funds

By Trevor Hunnicutt
House approves bill easing 529 plan rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2015
House approves bill easing 529 plan rules

Families may get to pay for computers again with these popular college savings accounts.

By Liz Skinner
Consumers are saving at the gas pump but not spending at the mall
EQUITIES FEB 02, 2015
Consumers are saving at the gas pump but not spending at the mall

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Retail sales are not supposed to slump when gas prices are low, so where's that money going? Plus: Larry Summers advises the Fed against hiking rates, how to use good food to attract new clients, and rich people get another cool perk just for being rich.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2015
Stephanie Kelton comes to Washington after ruffling feathers in adviser community

Self-styled 'Deficit Owl' believes government can spend as much as needed to spur economic growth, get to full employment.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How to get workers to chip in more money toward HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2015
How to get workers to chip in more money toward HSAs

Data suggest some workers are making the maximum contributions to their health savings accounts, but there's room for improvement.

By Darla Mercado
IRA ALERT FEB 02, 2015
2010 Roth conversions are now penalty-free

With the five-year period satisfied, you could meet the requirements for qualified distributions

By Ed Slott