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RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2013
A new way for advisers to attract clients?

The AdviceIQ site features profiles and rankings of about 2,600 financial advisers from 27 broker-dealer firms, detailing their assets under management, client characteristics, mission and contact information.

By MDURISIN
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2013
Jackson exempts certain advisers from VA exchange suspension

Jackson National Life Insurance Co.'s temporary halt on tax-free exchanges of variable annuities is in effect until Dec. 16 — but it turns out not everyone is subject to the suspension.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2013
Beyond the automatic 401(K)

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH NOV 25, 2013
New tool simplifies helping clients prioritize their financial goals

Plus a look at how Apple's latest product event could affect advisers, and how to spice up client surveys.

By Bill Winterberg
FINTECH NOV 25, 2013
Portfolio management software tiptoes toward the cloud

Plus, how creating investment policy statements and real-time dossiers about clients has gotten much easier.

By Bill Winterberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2013
Second wave of VA buyout offers comes from Axa

Some clients could come close to breaking even with the deal.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2013
Retirement planning is now a family affair

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2013
Make sure clients road-test retirement

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 24, 2013
Redefining an 'accredited investor'

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2013
Boomers badly underestimate cost of nursing home care

Don't miss the mark and think Obamacare covers long-term-care insurance

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2013
Boomers miss mark thinking Obamacare covers long-term-care insurance

They badly underestimate the cost of nursing home care.

By CODONNELL
FINTECH NOV 22, 2013
How to choose your next tech tool

Technology is pretty inexpensive but as Dave O'Brien reminds advisers, acquisition is only one step toward tech success.

By Matt Ackermann
EQUITIES NOV 22, 2013
Iran nuke accord is already moving markets

Plus: Fed taper could hit savers hard, new scrutiny on company stock in K plans, the stocks hedge funds love and Consumer Report's annual "naughty and nice" list. All in today's Breakfast with Benjamin.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2013
A little flexibility goes a long way with trusts

When setting up trusts, strike a balance between considering future changes and setting clear parameters to prevent abuse

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES NOV 22, 2013
Merrill Lynch fined over rogue broker

Massachusetts securities' regulators fine the brokerage giant $500,000 for failing to stop a rep from defrauding clients.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2013
House approves bill to delay DOL fiduciary rule

The House passed Rep. Ann Wagner's bill that would delay and possibly kill the Labor Department's fiduciary rule. Does it stand a chance in the Senate?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 22, 2013
Thinking transition: Six technology questions all advisers should ask

When an advisor is considering a transition and comparing offers from multiple firms “technology” is often cited as a deciding factor and for good reason. A technology migration can often be one of the most time consuming portions of a move. Technology hiccups can also be unsettling if clients get wind of it.

By Tom Daley
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2013
Does size matter when it comes to 401(k) plans?

Employer generosity is important, but that's not the only key to successfully saving for retirement

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2013
Small can be big in 401(k) plans

Companies that are flush with cash have the wherewithal to provide the best in 401(k) savings to their workers, but that doesn't mean smaller retirement plans can't run effective plans.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2013
How to fix a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are two ways for beneficiaries to increase their benefits after initially claiming them. Find out how.

By Mary Beth Franklin