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Flu taking advisers — and clients — down 'like soldiers'
RIAS JAN 25, 2013
Flu taking advisers — and clients — down 'like soldiers'

Worst outbreak in a decade; some regions recovering, others not yet.

By Liz Skinner
Treasury on platinum coin: Thanks, but no thanks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 25, 2013
Treasury on platinum coin: Thanks, but no thanks

Debt-ceiling dodge proposed by Dems holds no currency with agency

By John Goff
RIAS JAN 25, 2013
Identifying talent is key to moving forward

Succession planning, talent assessment and long-term compensation were the topics that dominated industry conferences and discussions among managing partners.

By Scott Feraro
RIAS JAN 25, 2013
Key tips on getting the most from your salary and review process

The end-of-the-year salary and review process is the perfect time to revisit your firms' human capital strategy and make sure you have programs that develop and retain your talent.

By Kcruz
'Death put' lawyer pleads guilty to fraud charge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2013
'Death put' lawyer pleads guilty to fraud charge

Caramadre purchased bonds, VAs using identities fraudulently gleaned from the terminally ill

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2013
LPL raises fees for second-straight year, cuts incentives

For the second-straight year, LPL plans to raise the fees its reps must pay. The reason? For one, higher insurance costs. The B-D is also cutting some bonuses.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2013
SEC might be productive despite 2-2 split

Republican Commissioner Gallagher praises Walter's outreach.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-U.S. Attorney White being considered for SEC chair: Sources
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2013
Ex-U.S. Attorney White being considered for SEC chair: Sources

Would succeed Walter, who took over as chairman last month.

By Gregory Crawford
Bill Gross: Pimco's investment picks and pans
EQUITIES JAN 24, 2013
Bill Gross: Pimco's investment picks and pans

The Pimco chief gives Pimco's investment picks and pans if growth falls below 2%

By Bill Gross
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2013
Former senator to lead insurance regulators' group

Ben Nelson of Nebraska to head up National Association of Insurance Commissioners

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 23, 2013
Slick SEC pick could keep Obama out of a fix

Why President Obama's 'designation' of Elisse Walter as SEC chairman was a shrewd political move. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121127/FREE/121129970>Dwyer: Krawcheck, please</a> &amp;raquo;

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Independent RIA route is good way to join the business
RIAS JAN 23, 2013
Independent RIA route is good way to join the business

The independent RIA channel offers attractive opportunities for young people looking to get into the business, but new entrants need to be prepared to put in some effort to find the right fit.

By DJAMIESON
TD Ameritrade gains from brokers' independence movement
RIAS JAN 23, 2013
TD Ameritrade gains from brokers' independence movement

Custody unit claims record 441 breakaway brokers in fiscal 2012, up 27%.

By DJAMIESON
RIAS JAN 22, 2013
Mickelson takes mulligan on controversial tax comments

Phil Mickelson may be getting shafted by higher tax rates, but his recent comments on the subject have drawn heat from fans. On Tuesday, the four-time major winner re-teed.

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2013
Peter Schiff: Why Krugman & Co. is dead wrong about inflation

Pro-stimulus economists are using a flawed measuring stick when dismissing inflationary concerns, according to Euro Pac's CEO

By Bloomberg
OPINION JAN 22, 2013
You think that was bad? Future recessions will be much worse

With the Fed out of tricks, investors should expect a more volatile economy and market over the next 20 years

By Brad McMillan
FINTECH JAN 21, 2013
Morgan Stanley plans $500 million technology outlay

Attention likely put on 3D, the combined Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney platform.

By Janowski Davis
RIAS JAN 20, 2013
&lt;font color=gray&gt;Inside ETFs Live&lt;/font&gt; Edelman reveals most important word for advisers

Delegation key to building a strong team; keep ego in check

By JKEPHART
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 20, 2013
B-Ds' parent raises cash, shakes up management

National Holdings raising nearly $9M in private placement

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 20, 2013
Bulls running wild — so when's the correction?

By JKEPHART