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BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
W.P. Carey exploring a breakup

The company is actively exploring breaking into a U.S. net-lease REIT, an international net-lease unit and an asset management company that creates nontraded REITS and other alts.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES FEB 10, 2016
Searching for the perfect investment is counterproductive for clients

The best investments are the options that align with clients' values and goals.

By crichards
U.S. stocks decline as oil rout resumes
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2016
U.S. stocks decline as oil rout resumes

S&P 500 drops from six-week high, Europe shares slide

By Bloomberg
What stocks big investors are buying, or not
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2016
What stocks big investors are buying, or not

While markets take investors for a rollercoaster ride that's not for the faint of heart, diving into which stocks and sectors are the most loved and hated by larger market participants can prove fruitful.

By Bloomberg
U.S. stocks halt 5-day slide amid oil rally
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 10, 2016
U.S. stocks halt 5-day slide amid oil rally

U.S. stocks halted a five-day slide that dragged global equities into a bear market, as oil rebounded from a 12-year low and bank shares surged.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 10, 2016
Stock buyback programs become the next best hope for stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> U.S. companies are becoming the biggest buyers of stock, which isn't exactly how it's supposed to work.

By Jeff Benjamin
What is keeping fund investors surprisingly calm?
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 10, 2016
What is keeping fund investors surprisingly calm?

The Standard and Poor's 500 stock index is down 9.15% this year, but mutual fund investors aren't fleeing &amp;mdash; and that may be because of financial advisers.

By John Waggoner
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2016
Adviser groups step up lobbying as DOL rule nears completion

Organizations opposed to the fiduciary rule invested more in Capitol Hill outreach efforts last year, trying to convince Congress to stop the measure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2016
Clarify what diversification really means, and why it matters

What to review during your first diversification discussions with clients.

By crichards
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death
FINTECH FEB 10, 2016
New bill aims to ease access to online accounts after client's death

A bill that was introduced in 11 states this month may provide guidance and structure for accessing online accounts upon an individual's death.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
David Bowie's estate should serve as a lesson for everyone

Follow the late singer's lead and don't wait to plan for your loved ones until it is too late.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
Why having a trust plan is essential for all investors

Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.

By Tom Mingone
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2016
SEC to boost Finra oversight as self-regulator takes bigger role in broker exams

Agency to lean more heavily on Finra as SEC shifts some of its own resources toward registered investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial adviser lessons from a Twisted Sister
RIAS FEB 09, 2016
Financial adviser lessons from a Twisted Sister

I shared a cab ride with Jay Jay French, founding member and guitarist of Twisted Sister, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary and last tour this year.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2016
Americans have a hard time shaking their credit card addictions

Consumers owed a total of $936 billion in credit-card and other revolving debt in December &amp;mdash; a $103 billion increase from April 2011.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2016
Barack Obama views the economy through rose-colored glasses

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> President Obama's White House projects 2.3% long-term economic growth. Meanwhile, Credit Suisse sees lousy returns for the next decade. Who has the better view?

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2016
America's earnings recession is getting ugly

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Oil's woes are a major problem for earnings growth, as S&amp;P 500 companies continue to suffer declines.

By Jeff Benjamin
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition
FINTECH FEB 09, 2016
TD takes integration approach on robo-strategy over acquisition

TD Ameritrade Institutional, the adviser arm of the custodian, says working with 16 robo-advisory platforms allows advisers to pick their preference.

By Alessandra Malito
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin