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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2014
Trainee lawsuit could clip brokerages' ability to recoup costs

A former Wells Fargo trainee has sued the firm, claiming that its effort to get back $50K in training costs violates labor law. If the claim sticks, brokers could have a tough time recouping such costs from ex-employees who leave firms early.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam, Great-West Financial to combine retirement businesses

Combined companies will have $220B in assets; Putnam chief Robert Reynolds named CEO of Great-West Lifeco U.S.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS APR 03, 2014
Bank executives adopting the RIA model as they build wealth units, Fidelity study finds

Fastest-growing units are turning toward fee-based investment and planning advice.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Navigating 401(k) rollovers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam uses peer pressure to promote more 401(k) savings

If the looming health savings crisis isn't enough to scare people into saving for retirement, maybe a healthy dose of peer pressure will do the trick.

By CODONNELL
RIAS APR 03, 2014
How to scale your advisory practice effectively

Stanford professors offer tips on replicating excellence in business

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley tech platform stabilized

The wirehouse's 18-month, $500 million upgrade of its 3D platform and mobile applications is starting to pay dividends, advisers say, as speed and stability have improved.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
Keep a cool head when the DOL comes knocking

As the number of audits climbs, here's what could put plan sponsors at risk for scrutiny

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2014
Pimco drama proves no stock is an island

Think the unfolding drama at Pimco can't affect your clients' portfolios? Think again.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
401(k) fiduciary lawsuit raises questions on record keeping

A court decision sheds new light on issue of whether float income is a plan asset.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2014
New York state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Advisers urge clients to think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

By Darla Mercado
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 02, 2014
Pimco funds may face Morningstar analyst cuts

After visiting Pimco, analysts at Morningstar may downgrade their ratings for the money manager's funds. In a new report, they cited, among other things, a 'higher degree of uncertainty' around personnel in the wake of the departure of co-CIO Mohamed El-Erian.

By Matt Ackermann
EQUITIES APR 02, 2014
Drama, poor performance haunt Pimco

Consultants, insitutional clients watch closely as firm deals with alleged Gross-El-Erian feud.

By Randy Diamond
RIAS APR 02, 2014
In largest deal of year, Focus nabs $1B UBS team

Focus has been actively looking to facilitate breakaway deals by helping wirehouse teams form their own firms or join existing Focus partners.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS APR 02, 2014
Two independent advisers managing $350 million join Focus Financial-based firm in Mass.

Donald Carman and Michael Hickey move to Atlas Private Wealth Management, dissolve previous firm.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS APR 02, 2014
Focus Financial adds to 'hefty' acquisition war chest

After doing 10 deals in 2013, Adolf expects 2014 to be 'a very good year'

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EMERGING MARKETS APR 01, 2014
Strong inflows reverse emerging-markets exodus

Profit from developed-nation positions is finding its way across global economy.

By CODONNELL
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security

Some public employees may not be eligible for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
Get set for 21st-century retirement

Longer lives and additional time in the labor force have shifted views on asset allocation

By Brian Jacobsen and Wayne Badorf
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2014
Schorsch's stock rising

Shares of company nontraded REIT czar is using to build a B-D empire have more than doubled since beginning of December .

By Bruce Kelly