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AMG Wealth acquires $6 billion RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2015
AMG Wealth acquires $6 billion RIA

AMG Wealth, which has been making investments in advisory firms in recent years, kicked off 2015 with a bang: taking a majority stake in San Francisco-based Baker Street Advisors.

By Mason Braswell
10 hottest neighborhoods nationwide
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 22, 2015
10 hottest neighborhoods nationwide

Speed to sale is a big factor in Redfin's list, which also sheds light on strong city economies.

By Elizabeth MacBride
RIAS JAN 22, 2015
Optimism abounds for financial advice industry in 2015

Vast majority of advisers expect the U.S. economy — and their own businesses — to keep on humming.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 22, 2015
The risky business of compliance

New archiving solutions take the headaches out meeting SEC link capture regulations.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2015
A financial adviser career path: The unknown road

Lack of awareness and understanding of the financial services career path is a barrier to recruiting women and the next generation of advisers

By Theresa Gralinski
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2015
Advisory firms aren't worth as much as owners think

Despite high prices in this seller's market, Cerulli study finds advisers still unrealistic about what their practices are worth.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2015
One of industry's last holdouts, NAIFA elects its first female president

With women representing only 11.5% of advisers, trade group plans to highlight women in industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2015
A recruiting war for recruiters

As competition for advisers intensifies, advisory firms are raiding each other for internal recruiting talent in an effort to get a leg up in the hiring game.

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2015
Back to the future: The Japanification of Europe?

With Japanification — deflation, debt crises, demographic pressures and decades lost in economic stagnation — in evidence in the bond markets, it's reasonable for investors to question whether Europe is following the path Japan took.

By Nick Gartside
Salient Partners buys Forward Funds with liquid alts expansion in mind
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2015
Salient Partners buys Forward Funds with liquid alts expansion in mind

Combined firm will include 36 funds and $27 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS JAN 21, 2015
A new entry point for gold investors takes on GLD

Bank of Montreal strikes while the metal is hot.

By Jeff Benjamin
TurboTax raises prices and the tax-prep software battle is on
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 21, 2015
TurboTax raises prices and the tax-prep software battle is on

But comparing the three market leaders — TurboTax, TaxACT and H&R Block — isn't easy.

By Bloomberg
TurboTax raises prices and the tax-prep software battle is on
FINTECH JAN 21, 2015
TurboTax raises prices and the tax-prep software battle is on

But comparing the three market leaders — TurboTax, TaxACT and H&R Block — isn't easy.

By Bloomberg
Weighing a Plan B in estate planning in light of Obama's proposed tax overhaul
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 21, 2015
Weighing a Plan B in estate planning in light of Obama's proposed tax overhaul

By Darla Mercado
Good looks aren't everything, but it might help you attract more assets
RIAS JAN 21, 2015
Good looks aren't everything, but it might help you attract more assets

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjmain</i>, looks might help money managers land more assets, but they also tend to underperform. Plus: Darryl Strawberry's contract balance goes to the highest bidder, Florida investment manager charged with bilking $17M from clients, and a hedge fund manager uses proper etiquette after losing his clients' money.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 21, 2015
Obama's college savings plan would cut tax breaks for 529s

Fewer than 3% of families use the plans, and those who do tend to be wealthy. The President proposes giving tax credits to familes making under $180,000 instead.

By Bloomberg
Swiss franc fallout hits some liquid alt funds harder than others
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2015
Swiss franc fallout hits some liquid alt funds harder than others

Big bets, currency exposure might surprise some investors

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JAN 21, 2015
Five surprise investment themes for 2015

From a big year for European equities to precious metals and bonds, here are some ideas of where value may lie in 2015.

By Scott Colyer
Rate hike not likely before April: Federal Reserve
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2015
Rate hike not likely before April: Federal Reserve

Broad support for Chair Yellen's assessment of likely timing, some officials concerned inflation could remain too low.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JAN 21, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch down, not out after resigning again

Though the real estate czar stepped down from two more publicly traded companies last week, as well as from a host of other nontraded REITs, he still remains entrenched at other firms he created and is the largest shareholder at several others.

By Bruce Kelly