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ALTERNATIVES JUN 11, 2014
Tommy Belesis' hedge fund associate sues SEC

Houston radio host George Jarkesy charges the regulator denied him due process in a fraud case.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2014
Retiree health care costs finally stop climbing

But still, the bottom line is that working beyond Medicare age saves thousands. Couples who decide to retire at 62 are likely to spend an extra $17,000 per year for a total of $271,000 during retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2014
Oil spikes to a three-month high as Iraq's stability crumbles

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Oil spikes as Iraq's stability crumbles. Plus: Hedge funds bristle at Obama's latest executive order, the significance of the Dow at 17,000, how active managers are helping index investors, and quantitative analysis is being applied to golf scores.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2014
Where the world's riches are

The fastest growing region for affluent families is Asia.

By By Giles Broom and Margaret Collins
FINTECH JUN 10, 2014
The power of incorporating social media into event planning

Socializing events and meetings with Twitter can up attendee participation and deepen relationships.

By Blane Warrene
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2014
Bill Gross bets on shorter-term bonds in a controversial 'new neutral' strategy

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Bill Gross' controversial new strategy. Plus: BlackRock CEO Fink calls out leveraged ETFs, nobody can agree on the gold-price decline, dealing with lump-sum pension offers, a solar company that makes sense, and the various forms of a caffeine addict.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUN 10, 2014
Social media is worth the time

A panel of social media experts weigh in to explain the major potential social media holds for advisers.

By CODONNELL
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 10, 2014
Morgan Stanley taps new head for private wealth unit

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2014
Investors value advisers, especially when retirement is looming

Investors on a panel at an InvestmentNews retirement income conference said they value the expertise of advisers, especially as they get close to or enter retirement

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 10, 2014
Ex-Dynasty client closes B-D, RIA after SEC actions

An adviser who became a client of Dynasty in 2012 has faced two separate series of actions in the past year, most recently a Wells notice from the SEC's California office. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 10, 2014
Can an adviser work remotely for a month?

Will Sheryl Rowling be truly able to work with all the wonderful distractions available?

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JUN 10, 2014
Cybersecurity landscape gets rocky in 2014

<i>InvestmentNews</i> hangs out with IT experts to talk about the Heartbleed bug, regulation and other cyberconcerns

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 10, 2014
With or without technology, I'm tired

As financial adviser, CPA and dinner host, I use a lot of technology but I'm still tired.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JUN 09, 2014
Older investors turn to the web to manage assets

More investors over 50 are firing their advisers and managing their own finances through online platforms, as the myth of tech-illiterate old-timers is debunked.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2014
How to connect with your clients' adult beneficiaries

Advisers must deal with the harsh reality that they are getting older, and so are their clients

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JUN 08, 2014
Investors rush to safety in gold as Iraq falls

What's for <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>? The Iraq crisis hits another asset but in a good way. Plus: Oil spikes to nine-month high, a looming student loan crisis, how Goldman cashed out early on Alibaba, and a tribute to dads.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION JUN 08, 2014
Best is yet to come with 40 Under 40

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JUN 08, 2014
What's your acquisition strategy?

Key points every adviser should keep in mind when considering to buy or not to buy.

By Jeffrey A. Concepcion
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2014
Advisers forecast Republican resurgence in November elections

FSI poll also finds most have no plans to retire or sell their practices in the near future.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 06, 2014
Pershing expands managed account platform, boosts alts information

Adviser custodian and B-D clearing firm faces competition for assets with Fidelity, Schwab.

By Trevor Hunnicutt