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RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
What's in a (Social Security) number?

Those famous nine-digit numbers are no longer tied to geography

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES SEP 10, 2013
Morgan Stanley's Gorman: Chance of another financial crisis 'close to zero'

“The way these firms are managed, the amount of capital that they have, the amount of liquidity that they have, the changes in their business mix -- it's dramatic," according to Morgan Stanley's CEO.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Biological ties trump marriage bond for Social Security benefits

Young child qualifies when a parent claims retirement benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH SEP 10, 2013
TechTalk: IN's new blog for advisers

Exclusive panel of advisers, experts to share insight on adviser technology.

By FGabriel
FINTECH SEP 10, 2013
Technology helping advisers cater to the masses — profitably

Software can create target asset allocations, re-balance portfolios every two to four months.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2013
Lobbyists put hands in sausage maker

As the Department of Labor readies to re-propose its fiduciary-duty rule, lobbying surrounding the issue intensifies. Did the Financial Services Institute Inc. draft an opposition letter signed by lawmakers? Probably; but that's not a scandal. That's business as usual in Washington.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 10, 2013
Fidelity launches first investing app for Google Glass

Fidelity launches the first investing app designed for Google Glass, which provides users stock quotes and could help attract more young investors.

By Michael Shagrin
WIREHOUSES SEP 10, 2013
UBS to pay $120 million to settle Lehman claims

The brokerage giant was accused of violating federal securities laws in underwriting and selling Lehman securities to investors, who claimed that offering materials contained misleading information about Lehman's financial condition.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Simple tool answers ultimate retirement question: Can I afford to retire?

goalgamiPro software designed with independent RIAs in mind.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH SEP 10, 2013
Schwab tech starts to gain momentum

By Janowski Davis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2013
Tussle over mandatory arbitration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
So your client just won the lottery ...
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
So your client just won the lottery ...

By Joshua Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
One-stop shop for insurance licenses closer to reality

Senate committee OKs central clearinghouse for issuing certification across multiple states; bill died last time around

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH SEP 10, 2013
Advisers plan to use tech to kick client experiences up a notch

E&Y study also finds greater focus on mobile technology; compliance still a big challenge.

By Janowski Davis
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
The Takeaway: Sell in May not so simple after all

By Joshua Brown
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2013
Bill allowing multistate insurance sales on fast track

But critics say one-stop shop a bad policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2013
Is Investors Capital in play?

Spike in trading and share price fuel speculation that B-D parent is acquisition target.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2013
Merrill heats up summer hiring market with advisers managing $533M

The additions to the firm reflect new hiring activity, recruiters say

By Michael Shagrin
OPINION SEP 08, 2013
Mutual funds' duty to investors

The mutual fund industry must continue to build upon the framework of accountability to our investors

By Paul Schott Stevens
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

By Darla Mercado