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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2014
How gay couples can act on Social Security benefits now

Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS OCT 09, 2014
Cantor Wealth regroups following CEO's departure

New chief will be hired as firm tries to jump start recruiting and plans on upgrading its trading platform.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2014
Public pensions put Pimco on watch after Gross exit

Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.

By Pensions & Investments
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 09, 2014
How will annuity clients react to Pimco news?

Clients invested in variable annuities tied to the subaccount version of the Pimco Total Return Fund may move their funds.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2014
These ETFs are winning in the Pimco Total Return Fund derby

Here's a hint: They're short-term bond funds that can provide safe places to park money, and provide a little yield and return in place of holding cash

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
Commonwealth adds first nontraded daily NAV REIT to its platform

More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Debunking 3 big myths about robo-advisers

Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service

By Megan Graf
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform

By Joyce Hanson
BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2014
LPL cranks up oversight in response to regulators

<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Three tech tricks for functioning smoothly overseas

For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.

By Sheryl Rowling
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2014
Layton Cox: An entrepreneur at heart

Adviser gains valuable entrepreneurial experience and has figured out where the industry &#8212; and his career &#8212; are going.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2014
3 traits the best investment cultures all share

History has proven that talent is not enough, and team chemistry is what differentiates investment firms.

By Michael Roberge
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2014
Goldman Sachs: investors need to stock up on alternatives

It's a matter of diversifying rather than dabbling: Adding a few percentage points 'is not doing anything.' Look to mutual funds that hold real estate and private equity, strategists say.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2014
Markets are poised to ride the Fed doves even higher today

For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME OCT 08, 2014
Fed a year away from raising rates: Strategist

&#8220;Monolithic&#8221; central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits

Bonuses, vacation pay and commissions don't count toward earnings test, but book royalties do.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Supreme Court to consider workers' rights to sue 401(k) plans

Workers could have more power to hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2014
Finding a young adviser for your team

Recruiting the next generation requires deliberate effort, and often outside help, but it helps firms stay ahead of the curve. <b><i>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140928/NEXTGEN2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full Next Generation of Advisers special report</a></b></i>

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
IRS shifts course with new rollover distribution rule

The latest guidance from the IRS allows workers to roll over certain retirement money tax-free.

By Darla Mercado