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FINTECH MAY 30, 2014
Does Vanguard pose a threat to advisers?

The fund giant's online advice platform is viewed by some as a threat, but others see it as complementary. Trevor Hunnicutt reports.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2014
To Roth (IRA) or not to Roth, that is the question

Although Roth IRAs have been available since 1997, changes in recent years to the U.S. tax code have made these retirement savings accounts more popular than ever. Here, with apologies to the Bard, are some pointers for advisers.

By Robert Cirrotti
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2014
BlackRock's Fink: Housing more unsound now than pre-crisis

BlackRock Inc.'s chief executive Laurence D. Fink said the U.S. housing market is “structurally more unsound” today than before the financial crisis because it depends more on government-backed mortgage companies such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2014
RCAP sales slow, but Schorsch confident nontraded REIT 'freight train' will roll

RCAP sales slow in 1Q but nontraded REIT “freight train” will roll for a decade, Schorsch says. Firm's army of wholesalers raising $40 million of equity a day, a figure that could top $60 million a day by the fourth quarter

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2014
BlackRock first-quarter net climbs as money manager adds $27B in net new money

Firm growing quicker than peers; quarterly profit up 20% as revenue rises 9% to $2.7B.

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2014
BlackRock's Fink urges CEOs to focus capital on long-term growth

BlackRock Inc. CEO Laurence D. Fink, whose firm is the largest shareholder in companies from Apple Inc. to JPMorgan Chase & Co., is repeating his call to chief executive officers to engage with shareholders and be more transparent about balance-sheet decisions.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 29, 2014
Now it's the grandparents who are saving in 529 plans

66% are chipping in a significant amount to their grandchildren's education.

By CODONNELL
ALTERNATIVES MAY 29, 2014
Schorsch's RCS Capital hires due-diligence analysts for alternatives, nontraded REITs

RCS Capital continues to expand its reach into financial services, hiring Todd Snyder and John Kearney, widely considered the top due-diligence analysts for alternative investments and nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION MAY 29, 2014
You have found your first CPA partner … Now what?

Now that you've made the decision to form a revenue-sharing relationship with an accountant, attorney, a P&C firm, or a bank/credit union professional partner, you are undoubtedly thinking about the first steps you should take in establishing this new relationship.

By Paul Saganey
OPINION MAY 29, 2014
How to use CPAs to attract new business

Though the trend of CPAs seeking financial advisory licenses does exist, many successful CPAs believe partnering with top financial advisers is their best way to bring optimum services to their clients.

By Paul Saganey
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2014
MFS Names $438 billion investment chief Roberge as co-CEO

Will continue to serve as chief investment officer while joining with Manning in top spot.

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAY 28, 2014
To compete with robo-advisers, Nally proposes charging clients for all services

The head of TD Ameritrade's RIA custodian says advisers should consider fee linked to wealth beyond stocks and bonds

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2014
Spot the risks in your local housing market

How much of your net worth should be tied up in your home? Experts recommend a surprisingly cautious approach.

By Ben Steverman
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2014
Who are the fee-only RIAs on the rise?

We've ranked the 15 fastest-growing fee-only RIAs. See which RIA giants are on the way up.

By Andrew Leigh
Financial wellness trend gives advisers an opening
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 28, 2014
Financial wellness trend gives advisers an opening

Advisers play an important role in helping plan sponsors, clients make smarter benefits choices.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES MAY 28, 2014
Boomers cash in as bull market aids exodus from workforce

Five-year rally restores $14 trillion to U.S. equity values, helping push participation rate of working Americans to 40-year lows.

By Gregory Crawford
FINTECH MAY 28, 2014
SEC warns investors about pitfalls of Bitcoin

Checkered history, lack of regulation among reasons to be wary of virtual currency, agency says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 28, 2014
SEC charges Ohio adviser with custody violations, lying about client assets

A judge has frozen client assets managed by Professional Investment Management.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 28, 2014
Deeper broker background checks are necessary

Implementing a rule that would require mandatory background checks on new brokers could help uncover crucial information

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 28, 2014
Couple awarded $2.5 million in Ponzi case run by rogue broker

Arbitration panel orders Golden Beneficial Securities to pay for failure to supervise

By Mason Braswell