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FINTECH DEC 02, 2014
Running an advisory practice in the age of the robo-adviser

Using online platforms to outsource compliance and back office responsibilities can help advisers focus their time.

By Charles Sizemore
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2014
When it's OK to save in a child's name

By Troy Onink
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2014
Political battle over 'tax and spend' unfolds in ways that help, hurt advisers

House has the upper hand on the Senate over tax reform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
The Russian collapse puts some 401(k)s in danger

Some emerging-markets funds are invested in oil-driven economy.

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS DEC 01, 2014
Top Jackson National exec Clifford Jack to step down

Mr. Jack helped build the insurer's variable annuities business and independent broker-dealer network.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
The case for investing in the European small-cap sector

Investors looking to diversify and add growth potential to their equity portfolios shouldn't be frightened by Europe's macroeconomic malaise.

By Liliana Castillo Dearth and Alan Connery
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
Advisers must help clients decide how HSAs fit in their plans

Clients need more knowledge about health savings accounts and their potential role in helping fund health and retirement needs.

By Andrew Leigh
ALTERNATIVES DEC 01, 2014
Schorsch's RCS Capital, American Realty Capital Properties, bury hatchet in $60 million settlement

Two companies in Nicholas Schorsch's REIT empire have settled their dispute as RCS Capital Corp. agrees to pay American Realty Capital Properties to back out of its deal to buy Cole Capital.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2014
Key House Republicans bash SEC exam user fee idea

In a letter to SEC chairman Mary Jo White, two key House Republicans outline opposition to having RIA pay for SEC exams; tell her to reallocate resources to boost exam record

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
Oil producers are feeling the heat from falling prices

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu, some oil producers have a lot to lose from cheap oil. Plus: Merrill brokers are heading for greener pastures, activist investors are taking over, and tune up your holiday tipping practices.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
Corporate bonds fly off the shelves ahead of looming rate hikes

Tuesday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features bond sales hitting a new record as rate hikes loom. Plus: Bracing for a global currency war, falling oil prices catch fund managers by surprise, and making 2015 the year of the maxed-out 401(k).

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
The 401(k) gender gap widens

But which gender is saving more? The answer may surprise you.

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS DEC 01, 2014
FSI warns of 'false positives' under CARDS

IBD organization expresses suitability concerns with regulator's proposed data-collection system and predicts cost of $250,000 to $1 million &#8212; with ongoing maintenance above that.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
Oil traders are liquidating positions as oil prices drop and uncertainty mounts

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Oil traders put on their seatbelts. <i>Plus:</i> Hedge funds becoming mutual funds; it's going to be a good holiday for tech gadget junkies; and the big difference between a purebred heritage turkey and the one you'll probably be eating tomorrow.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 01, 2014
Finra expected to adopt CARDS despite vocal industry resistance

Opponents like SIFMA and FSI remain wary of the potential costs, customer data security, but Finra asserts that CARDS will help investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Delayed retirement reduces health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
Delayed retirement reduces health care costs

Working beyond Medicare age can save thousands per year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2014
How to help clients invest for college without sacrificing retirement

Striking a balance between saving for college and retirement is important, because emphasizing one over the other can ultimately jeopardize both.

By Michael Conrath
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2014
Why millennials need estate planning too

Four steps you should take in your 20s and 30s

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2014
Don't ignore estate planning for millennial clients

Here's what advisers should watch out for with younger investors.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2014
Self-directed IRAs hold risks for financial advisers

NASAA warning highlights need for advisers to know the ins and outs of these accounts.

By Darla Mercado