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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
Employees win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Appeals court backs claims that company breached its fiduciary duty. Could their win change how you save?

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
4% withdrawal rate in retirement unrealistic in real world, researchers say

New paper suggests flexibility around withdrawal rates, asset allocations is a better approach.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley shuffles top leadership with addition of new role

Firm shifts shifting some top brass to create a new role focused on strategy and client management.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower nears launch of new channel for independent advisers

HighTower Alliance to offer independence, access to firm's investment platform, BD services.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION MAR 12, 2014
Giving advisers a better read

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
SEC eases, clarifies muni adviser registration requirements for RIAs, BDs

Those who provide local governments with advice on derivatives won't have to register.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
Finra fines Stifel, Century Securities $1M on complex ETFs

Stifel, subsidiary broker-dealer agree to pay fines and restitution for sales of nontraditional funds.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Labor secretary lobbying Congress on behalf of fiduciary-duty rule

Tom Perez trying to push controversial proposal over the finish line but it's taking some time.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower grabs Merrill Lynch adviser managing $320M

Laurie C. Kamhi is breaking away from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Private Banking and Investment Group, where she managed $320 million for well-heeled clients and institutions.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Bill to slow Labor Department fiduciary-duty rule headed for House vote

Concern over cost of doing business for advisers, lack of choice for consumers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
MSRB to follow Finra regarding suitability rules

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH MAR 11, 2014
Technology's impact on firm value

Catch the eye of potential buyers of your firm with software for integrated work flow and automation.

By Joyce Hanson
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2014
Don't let brokers keep watch on themselves

Bloomberg columnist William D. Cohan on the saga of Jill Wile, a former manager in the southeast regional office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

By William D. Cohan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2014
The next level of retirement plan service: Fee policy statements for 401(k)s

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH MAR 10, 2014
National Day of Unplugging: Mission accomplished

How did our intrepid technology blogger Sheryl Rowling do when she tried to unplug for a day?

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH MAR 10, 2014
You've got mail ... on LinkedIn

Are you utilizing the LinkedIn InMail tool to your best advantage?

By Craig Faulkner
FINTECH MAR 10, 2014
How much should you spend on a new website?

Many factors play into the cost of a website. Here's a guide to get you closer to an answer.

By Kristen Luke
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2014
CFP Board to set guidance on compensation disclosure

Differing definitions of “fee-only” were hashed out by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., NAPFA and the Financial Planning Association earlier this week and while no conclusion was reached, the CFP Board will have the last word.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2014
Bonus disclosure exposes divide

IBDs and wirehouses split on potential regulation to reveal recruiting packages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2014
Making tough decisions to fix Social Security

A new policy simulation tool lets users design their own package of reforms to fully fund Social Security. If individual users can make these tough decisions, why can't elected officials?

By Mary Beth Franklin