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ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2014
Broker-dealers slap a stop order on Nicholas Schorsch's REITs

B-Ds halting sales of Schorsch's REITs include some of the largest and most influential in the industry

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2014
Wealth management a growing force in bank fortunes

Third-quarter earnings reports show that once again, wirehouses are driving revenue at the giant banks that own them.

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
How advisers can get the most out of video

By Kristen Luke
FINTECH NOV 12, 2014
Ready for prime time: Advisers get into launching their own video series

As video grows in popularity, advisers are using it as a new way to reach clients and prospects.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH NOV 11, 2014
LPL advisers' commissions land in their bank accounts one day late

As processing error delays commissions by a day, president Robert Moore moves to reassure advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2014
Republicans expected to tackle retirement issues in 2015

Bipartisan spirit could lead to movement on key initiatives, including small employer 401(k)s; state actions also possible.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2014
Promise of ACA's small business initiative falls flat

By Carolyn McClanahan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2014
Finra CEO Rick Ketchum backs off data collection plan

In prepared testimony slated for Friday, the Finra CEO says he will not move forward with the regulator's plan for a new data collection system until all industry concerns are addressed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
97% of women make this Social Security mistake

As life spans lengthen, it's more important than ever to get your claiming decisions right

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
Sweet deal at Goldman Sachs lets partners invest alongside the bank

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> It's all about access at Goldman. Plus: U.S. soldiers sue banks for helping Iran finance attacks in Iraq, adjusting portfolios for a fourth-quarter ride, oil prices are expected to hang low till the next OPEC meeting, and a hats off to companies taking their hats off to veterans today.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
How grandparents can help keep college debt down

Three planning tools to minimize student loans

By Kimberly Clouse
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2014
The new Congress is likely to duck Social Security reform

A recent poll finds Americans are willing to pay more to preserve the program.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES NOV 10, 2014
Republican victory boosts stocks as the dollar strengthens, gold slumps

S&amp;P 500 expected to reach new record high as investors cheer business-friendly GOP.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2014
Morgan Stanley hits profitability goal with fewer advisers

Morgan Stanley's wealth management unit reaches CEO's 2015 profitability goal early with 22% profit margins in the third quarter

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2014
Lawsuit against Financial Engines a red flag for plan sponsors

Patent infringement claims against Financial Engines means plan sponsors should be vigilant and ready to reassure plan participants.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2014
Good work: Finra employees make double industry pay

The average compensation for Finra's 3,400 employees last year was nearly double that of the average worker on Wall Street. Bruce Kelly takes a look at the numbers. <i>Plus:</i> <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140620/FREE/140629985&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Finra trims operating loss but comp costs climb</a>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2014
A decade later, compliance regime gives firms an extraordinary opportunity

Rules have changed the investment industry fundamentally by creating the position of CCO and requiring a written compliance program.

By Debra M. Brown
FINTECH NOV 09, 2014
Robos need to get on the ball

By MFXFeeder
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2014
Brokerage firms and mutual fund companies need better training for complex products

Companies must heed the gentle warnings being given to them by Finra and the SEC on complex investments.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2014
New Congress is unlikely to tackle Social Security reform

It'll be nearly 20 years before the trust fund runs out of surplus

By Mary Beth Franklin