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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
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Galvin goes back for more

Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Social Security earnings limit clarified

By MFXFeeder
Road warriors: How to stay connected, productive and sane while traveling
FINTECH SEP 08, 2013
Road warriors: How to stay connected, productive and sane while traveling

As someone who will speak at nearly 60 adviser conferences this year and fly nearly 120,000 miles, while simultaneously supporting several businesses, I've been forced over the years to figure out how to maintain productivity as a road warrior.

By Michael Kitces
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2013
A new secular bull market, despite no "feel good' moment

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
BofA Merrill bias settlement goes to once-skeptical judge for approval

The judge who today will hear arguments on Bank of America's $160 million settlement has repeatedly rejected requests by black financial advisers at BofA's Merrill Lynch unit to sue as a group over alleged racial discrimination.

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
Merrill settles racial lawsuit for $160M, but little changes

Ripple effect could be felt, making advice business 'a healthier place.'

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH SEP 06, 2013
Integration of HiddenLevers app with Envestnet completed

Investment stress-test against various risks now part of the unified wealth management platform.

By Michael Shagrin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2013
Finra examining analyst participation in IPO pitches

Wall Street's self-regulator is looking into whether research analysts are participating in pitches to win business underwriting initial public offerings.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
The tech survey says ...
FINTECH SEP 06, 2013
The tech survey says ...

Advisers are embracing industry-specific software, but satisfaction levels remain a bit low.

By Janowski Davis