CEO says family style, lack of outside investors attracting reps, advisers.
Low costs, high employer contributions are the biggest factors
Extra $256 million would allow agency to hire hundreds of examiners.
Crapo cites her commitment to economic analysis of rules.
But SEC chair nominee says some benefits can't be quantified
Pensioners bump muni bonds from senior debt status
Proposal would more closely align treatment of partnerships and S Corps
Retirement payout from non-covered work can wipe out a spousal or survivor benefit
One adviser's visit to the local bureau was easier than expected; there's hope
Safeguards to prevent identity can also prevent users from setting up online accounts
Wall Street wirehouses might have the most to lose from a broad consumer move to web-based investment management services.
Two of the largest Wall Street banks — Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. — have been investing heavily in online platforms targeting self-directed investors.
