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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2013
Schwab ETF 401(k) platform has hiccup

Expected to launch in fourth quarter, platform hits regulatory snag.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH OCT 13, 2013
The 'why' and 'how' of blogging

Dig deep to figure out the reason behind pursuing a web strategy.

By Joshua Brown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 13, 2013
SEC: Small violations can spur enforcement

Chairman Mary Jo White says the Securities and Exchange Commission will zero in on minor missteps to stop larger violations. The upshot? Look for more enforcement action.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 13, 2013
Despite debt ceiling debate, now is not the time to exit markets

Market experts say investors shouldn't pull their assets out of the market despite the looming debt ceiling debate. But they should be ready for plenty of volatility.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 12, 2013
Dimon warns against 'catastrophic' default

Lawmakers shouldn't risk a default on U.S. debt because the impact would be devastating and the full extent of the damage isn't knowable in advance, said Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Get comfortable meeting with clients virtually

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Get comfortable meeting with clients virtually if you want to compete

A more efficient setup still allows for personal connection — and for nationwide referrals.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
3 ways for advisers to make the most out of mobile

It's a wild mobile world out there. Make sure you and your firm are up to its challenges.

By Stephen Marsh
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Tech lessons from pop culture

Advisers are best equipped to identify technological opportunities that facilitate a better client service experience. Unfortunately, ideas are the easy part. Alex Murguia offers some tips and ideas inspired by popular culture.

By amurguia
WIREHOUSES OCT 11, 2013
Billion-dollar teams on the move

Two advisers split Morgan Stanley to join RBC but the wirehouse adds three teams.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION OCT 11, 2013
Getting real on a 'fee-only' definition

A convoluted and rigid definition runs risk of leaving consumers even more confused.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2013
A doctor deconstructs the Affordable Care Act

Five questions for Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, a physician and director of financial planning at Life Planning Partners.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2013
T. Rowe bans 1,300 airline workers from trading 401(k) accounts

Group banned in an attempt to deter en-masse trading

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 10, 2013
Fink, Gross: Zero chance of debt default

The congressional dispute will end “very rapidly,” said BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2013
VA changes puzzle advisers

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 10, 2013
Former star Wedbush Securities broker wins $4.2 million award against firm

A former star Wedbush Securities broker wins a $4.2 million award against the firm in a case over pre-crisis sales of risky CMOs. It's the second big case the firm has lost in as many years. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 10, 2013
All-public Finra arb panels get big boost with SEC rule

'Claimants' lawyers will love it. Defense lawyers will hate it.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2013
The 800-lb. health care gorilla in the room

Plan for potential costs in separate pool of money — and stay healthy.

By Liz Skinner