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RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2014
Merrill Lynch hires director of gerontology

Cynthia Hutchins takes on newly created role to help advisers deal with aging clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Another reason to file and suspend Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2014
Another reason to file and suspend Social Security benefits

There is flexibility in lump-sum payouts – but you must be alive to collect them

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JAN 19, 2014
Seizing opportunities in social media

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION JAN 19, 2014
SEC must step up, whatever its funding

By MFXFeeder
OPINION JAN 19, 2014
Praise the news gods

By FGabriel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 19, 2014
Compliance efforts help some independent broker-dealers avoid regulators

By Sarah O'Brien
WIREHOUSES JAN 17, 2014
Profit drops 70% at Morgan Stanley

Brokerage firm set aside $1.2B in fourth quarter for litigation, misses return on equity goal.

By Gregory Crawford
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2014
Largest independent broker-dealer holding companies

By Andrew Leigh
WIREHOUSES JAN 17, 2014
Wells Fargo brokerage unit delivers in 4Q

Brokers' pay rises on higher transaction revenue and asset-based fees.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2014
SEC's Aguilar frustrated at pace of Reg D protections

Every day with no rule puts investors at risk, commission member says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2014
How to break into the 401(k) plan adviser scene

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2014
Court overturns $11 million arbitration award against Citigroup

New York State Supreme Court justice reversed a Finra panel's decision in favor of an investor.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JAN 16, 2014
BlackRock puts the brakes on market-moving analyst sentiment reports

Today's Breakfast with Benjamin features BlackRock's settlement with the N.Y. attorney general. Plus: Stock futures looking up, activist hedge funds rock, a look at 4Q earnings, the myth of cybersecurity, retirement mistakes to avoid and the upside of office relationships.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2014
Finra keeping pressure on complex products in 2014

Annual list of priorities has old favorites as well as some new areas of concern.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 16, 2014
Don't blanch: Social networks can be good for your company

Enterprise social networks can be used in myriad ways. By fostering communications and easing knowledge sharing, they ultimately can boost productivity and profitability. And that's a good thing.

By Kristen Luke
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2014
Is an acquisition of National Holdings Corp. imminent?

Trading in shares of National Holdings Corp. has surged, and the stock price has rallied sharply, leading some industry observers to wonder if an acquisition might be imminent.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH JAN 16, 2014
Facebook's five-star ratings: The end of business pages for advisers?

Should you be nervous about the social media giant's new rating system that allows users to evaluate your business? In a word, yes.

By Kristen Luke
FINTECH JAN 16, 2014
Defend your online reputation before it's too late

One black mark can cause problems so lay the foundation now to prevent trouble later.

By Kristen Luke
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2014
Cetera closes Tower Square, Walnut Street deal

Acquisition from MetLife added 800 advisers, more than $25B in assets.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 15, 2014
SEC on compliance: Do what you say you're doing

Exam chief Jane Jarcho gives tips on what advisers can expect.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.