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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2014
How gay couples can act on Social Security benefits now

Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2014
Public pensions put Pimco on watch after Gross exit

Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.

By Pensions & Investments
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
Commonwealth adds first nontraded daily NAV REIT to its platform

More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Relationships: The real social media ROI

When engaging clients, forget investment advice. Talk about your life, and ask about theirs

By Kristin Andree
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Debunking 3 big myths about robo-advisers

Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service

By Megan Graf
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

By Joyce Hanson
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2014
LPL cranks up oversight in response to regulators

<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Three tech tricks for functioning smoothly overseas

For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.

By Sheryl Rowling
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits

Bonuses, vacation pay and commissions don't count toward earnings test, but book royalties do.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Supreme Court to consider workers' rights to sue 401(k) plans

Workers could have more power to hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
IRS shifts course with new rollover distribution rule

The latest guidance from the IRS allows workers to roll over certain retirement money tax-free.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2014
11 slides prove the demand for financial advice isn't going away

The top-level results from an InvestmentNews Research study show that despite changes in client service needs, demand for advisers should remain strong.

By Matt Sirinides
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2014
Finra names new head of arbitration

A 19-year veteran of the organization will replace Linda Fienberg on Dec. 1.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2014
Ex-Ameriprise adviser pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1 million

Susan Walker admitted to accusations she used $980,000 of client assets to pay for personal expenses, including vacations and private school tuition.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
UBS settles with Puerto Rico regulators for $5.2M over bond improprieties

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2014
Finra sues B-D owner for improper marketing of unregistered securities

Bruce Meyers allegedly inappropriately pushed an offering for a pharmaceutical company he co-owns.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
Wall Street moles go to New York's top cop, spurning SEC cash

Whistle-blowers might rake in more by dealing with the feds, but they're frustrated by slow process.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
SEC charges ex-Axa broker with running $1.5 million Ponzi

Dennis Wright allegedly stole money from at least 28 customers, including childhood friends and inexperienced investors.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
Merrill asks $2.5 billion team to leave

The advisers allegedly violated Finra rules and firm policy by encouraging some of their larger clients to invest directly in hedge funds.

By Mason Braswell