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ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
Upstart platform attracts advisory firms with access to alts and capital

Trading debt and equity for a distribution relationship may not be right for all advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Investor confidence boosts European stocks; U.S. shares flat

Focus on Japan after unexpected stimulus boost, early election call.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 17, 2014
Federal Reserve's next move might not be until 2016

Tuesday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Why the Fed's first interest rate hike could be pushed off even further. Plus: What happens when all asset classes stand still, cutting into timber investments, and a Goldman hedge fund swings and misses on interest rates

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2014
Tax-planning season gets under way

Consider donations, remember the high tab under the Tax Relief Act, and get yourself in to an adviser if you have one

By Andrew Leigh
ALTERNATIVES NOV 17, 2014
RCAP confirms regulatory inquiries

SEC, Finra and state securities agencies have been in contact with the Schorsch firm after a $23M <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141029/FREE/141029902/nicholas-schorsch-downplays-arcps-23m-accounting-debacle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>accounting error was revealed</a> at a sister company. RCAP also confirms Massachusetts investigation.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 17, 2014
What investors really want, need

New book highlights behavioral finance aspects of resolving conflicts, achieving goals

By Charles Widger and Daniel Crosby
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 17, 2014
Pimco focuses on talent retention as other firms take assets

CEO Doug Hodge says &quot;people are working hard&quot; as firm rolls out new bonus plan.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH NOV 17, 2014
Schwab tells advisers its online advice platform won't be a threat to RIA biz

Charles Schwab &amp; Co. defended its move to introduce its own online advice platform at the Schwab IMPACT conference in Denver Wednesday. The retail offering is due next quarter, the adviser version in the second quarter.

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 17, 2014
Pimco Total Return suffers $27.5 billion asset drop in October after Gross exit

Redemptions top the $23.5 billion that left Pimco in September as investors continue to pull money in the wake of Bill Gross' exit.

By Bloomberg
OPINION NOV 17, 2014
Building a network beyond CPAs

By Paul Saganey
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 16, 2014
Overseas expansion in the cards for new Loomis Sayles CEO Charleston

Company vet wants to invest in growth but doesn't see a big departure from predecessor Blanding.

By James Comtois
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 16, 2014
How much luck or skill contributes to investment performance

Luck and skill should be of great interest when evaluating active managers and here's one way to assess the balance.

By Meritt Finer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2014
It's time for real industry action on diversity

Recruiting more minorities into the advice industry is the right thing to do from a moral standpoint, but it's also good for business.

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2014
A road map for navigating the changing financial planning landscape

Cetera's CEO's deep dive into one of the defining challenges &#8211; and opportunities &#8211; for the advice industry over the next 10 years.

By Larry Roth
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital could be facing major changes

RCAP may remake itself to boost value with stock down 39% since late October

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 16, 2014
Most Medicare beneficiaries overspend on out-of-pocket costs

People don't understand their coverage and the choices they can make to maximize their benefits and minimize unnecessary spending.

By Katy Votava
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2014
Largest alternatives funds

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2014
Client protection ruse needs to stop

Advisers should demand that industry organizations speaking for them don't let greed overshadow their true mission to help people live sound financial lives.

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2014
DOL to review documents in 401(k) excessive fee suit

The Department of Labor will look for a possible ERISA violation after making an unprecedented petition to look at the case documents last summer.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2014
Do you really need long-term care insurance?

New study offers a more accurate estimate of nursing home stays and shows which consumers benefit

By Bloomberg