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INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 09, 2013
Benmosche: Treasury may sell remaining stake in AIG by end of the year

The U.S. Treasury Department may sell the rest of its holdings in insurer American International Group Inc. (AIG) before 2013, Chief Executive Officer Robert Benmosche said. The stock dropped as much as 4.3 percent.

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS JAN 09, 2013
Floating NAVs could prove taxing

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2013
Ryan departs SIFMA to return to JPMorgan Chase

Kenneth Bentsen named acting president and chief executive

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former MSSB manager wins $1 million award in Finra case
WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2013
Former MSSB manager wins $1 million award in Finra case

A former MSSB manager has won a $1M Finra panel award. The dust-up? The exec claims the wirehouse forced him to resign.

By DJAMIESON
Vanguard's head of equities steps down as new CIO steps in
ETFS JAN 08, 2013
Vanguard's head of equities steps down as new CIO steps in

Buckley replaces Sauter but equity hole opens with departure of Bhagat.

By JKEPHART
RIAS JAN 08, 2013
Top adviser Q&A: John Enright

The principal from Custom Wealth Management talks about the challenges of developing a succession plan.

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS JAN 08, 2013
Hybrid run by ex-Merrill execs land two powerful backers

Brinker Capital, Bob Doll take stake in Snowden Capital Advisors

By DJAMIESON
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2013
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul

The fiscal-cliff denoument was not pretty. But it may have laid the foundation for broader tax reform in 2013.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 07, 2013
New tech lead at LPL Financial

By Janowski Davis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2013
Finra takes foot off suitability pedal

In a move sure to cheer B-Ds — and their attorneys — Finra backtracks from an earlier, stricter interpretation of what reps can say to non-clients.

By DJAMIESON
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'

Marriage must last at least 10 years to claim Social Security benefits on ex-spouse

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2013
LPL announces e-signature capabilities

By Janowski Davis
Merrill team goes its own way, signs on with Focus Financial
RIAS JAN 07, 2013
Merrill team goes its own way, signs on with Focus Financial

A team advisers found that life under Merrill Lynch was too restrictive and decided to affiliate with Focus Financial.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JAN 07, 2013
Focus Financial replenishes acquisition war chest

Focus Financial Partners has replenished its RIA acquisition war chest with a new $220 million credit facility and is keen to land high-end teams from wirehouses.

By Bloomberg
Buckingham signs up blogger Solin as adviser, investor advocate
RIAS JAN 06, 2013
Buckingham signs up blogger Solin as adviser, investor advocate

CEO Birenbaum says firm has 'pantheon of thought leaders.'

By DJAMIESON
RIAS JAN 06, 2013
More fiscal challenges on the horizon

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Real estate rebound taking hold

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
'Permanence' of estate taxes helps planners

By AOSTERLAND
OPINION JAN 06, 2013
A plan to rein in spending is needed

Financial advisers can cheer on behalf of some of their clients — individuals with annual income below $400,000 and couples below $450,000 — but they shouldn't cheer too loudly or too long.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Roth 401(k) switch is a good deal for younger taxpayers sitting on cash

By Darla Mercado