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Millennials are shunning financial advice
EQUITIES APR 02, 2015
Millennials are shunning financial advice

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Millennials don't really care about financial advice, which is a boon for robo-advisers, but a bad sign for the advice industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2015
Brokerage executives enjoying steadily increasing payouts

As markets thrive and wealth management becomes a focus at major firms, brokerage execs like Morgan Stanley's Greg Fleming enjoy bigger paydays.

By Mason Braswell
Affordable Care Act not a problem for taxpayers: IRS chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2015
Affordable Care Act not a problem for taxpayers: IRS chief

Commissioner John Koskinen says agency is still struggling to stop identity theft

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2015
Do you have what it takes to be a CEO?

Take our quiz to see if your workplace habits line up with today's business leaders.

By Ellie Zhu
Highland Capital ramps up liquid alternative strategy push
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2015
Highland Capital ramps up liquid alternative strategy push

Catching the wave of the fast-growing category, asset manager plans to launch new platform for alts.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS APR 02, 2015
Time for RIAs to set transition plans as SEC steps up focus

Regulator turning attention to how risks arising from advisers' asset management business might cascade throughout the economy.

By Les Abromovitz
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2015
Stifel could pay up to $200M for Barclays' U.S. wealth unit: Report

Credit Suisse analysts crunch the numbers following news report brokerage run by CEO Ron Kruszewski is in negotiations to buy the business.

By Bloomberg
3 surprises billionaire Stan Druckenmiller expects
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2015
3 surprises billionaire Stan Druckenmiller expects

The investor with one of the best long-term track records, thinks a rate hike is still a long way off.

By Bloomberg
Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income

Attorney says 'judge got it wrong' in deciding in favor of the mutual fund giant.

By Robert Steyer
Oil prices could push lower after Iran nuke deal
EQUITIES APR 01, 2015
Oil prices could push lower after Iran nuke deal

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The Iran nuke deal could mean even more oil coming into an already flooded market.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Procrastinate, and your tax-preparer may fine you

Accountants reveal their tactics for avoiding the last-minute jam

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
What empty nesters don't know about retirement

With the kids gone, will you tend to spend less or more? Even the experts aren't sure.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Thinking about going into business on your own?

Tax tips and guidelines: Above all, deduct

By Elizabeth MacBride
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.

Retirement plan consultant builds service for plans with less than $2M in assets.

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2015
SEC drops investigation of Inland American but giant REIT raises new questions over fees

The giant nontraded real estate investment trust, with $7.5 billion in total assets at the end of 2014, received a clean bill of health but joined a lawsuit against former business partners.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra slams Oppenheimer with $3.75 million penalty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2015
Finra slams Oppenheimer with $3.75 million penalty

Clients lost millions because the firm failed to supervise broker who misappropriated $3 million and churned accounts, the regulator said.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES APR 01, 2015
The surging dollar could crush unhedged global mutual funds

Simple ways to remove the currency risk are available but advisers need to find &amp;mdash; and understand &amp;mdash; them.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco Total Return managers reverse course set by Bill Gross
FIXED INCOME APR 01, 2015
Pimco Total Return managers reverse course set by Bill Gross

Scott Mather and team buying government-backed bonds, boosting mortgage allocation to 30% from 20% before Bond King's exit.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH APR 01, 2015
Tips on managing your online presence to improve results in Internet searches

Being proactive, thinking ahead and boasting about yourself can help. And if you get named in a lawsuit, consider settling.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Use tax time to focus on retirement

This time of year is perfect for getting clients to contribute to their nest eggs and save on taxes

By Tim Steffen