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RIAS SEP 26, 2014
Bill Gross disciple takes down the 'Bond King'

This edition of <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> covers Bill Gross getting beaten at his own game, the SEC's focus on liquid alt funds, Obama's attack on corporate inversions, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2014
CFP Board eliminates government relations position

Move comes as advice issues getting congressional attention.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2014
IRS sets retirement plan cost of living adjustments for 2015

Contribution limits climb for 401(k)s but not for IRAs

By Hazel Bradford
RIAS SEP 25, 2014
Snowden quietly reaches $1B AUM milestone

As firm picks up $400 million UBS team, execs say it is fully capitalized and on its way to around 100 advisers in its partnership.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2014
Managed accounts emerging on the 401(k) scene for plan sponsors

More 401(k) participants are turning to managed accounts, but not all plan advisers believe they're a panacea. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140921/RPA2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>View our Retirement Plan Adviser special report</a></b></i>

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
LPL wants bigger voice in Washington

The independent broker-dealer is set to open a public affairs office in the nation's capital in response to increased federal regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
Executives of defunct IBD hit with $1.05 million arbitration award

Investors sued individuals after the firm, Allied Beacon Partners, ran out of capital and failed to pay earlier arb award.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
CloudStock web startup brings young investors and advisers together

New social platform uses gamification to teach Millennials about the stock market.

By Joyce Hanson
BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2014
Former LPL exec Bruton lands

Ex-managing director of LPL Financial is named CEO of Lucia Capital Group, a firm that includes an RIA and broker-dealer and has $2.3 billion of client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH SEP 25, 2014
To master technology, hire the next gen and listen to them

ICYMI, the younger generation has the tech talents you need to make your firm last

By Sheryl Rowling
RIAS SEP 24, 2014
Karen Barr will build on David Tittsworth's legacy at the Investment Adviser Association

Former general counsel sees room for organization to grow more

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2014
FSI offers long-term disability, life insurance to members

Program guarantees members coverage at a group rate FSI has secured as the plan sponsor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 24, 2014
Don't overlook the housing recovery

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Remember housing stocks? You should. Plus: How Pimco stepped in it, academics take on high-frequency trading, the bad math behind climate-change regs, and men are better retirement savers than women.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES SEP 24, 2014
Yellen to the markets: Don't say you weren't warned

Midweek <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Yellen warned us. Plus: SEC probes Pimco ETF over asset pricing, America's 401(k)s are failing investors, and how Obama's attack on corporate inversions flunks basic math.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION SEP 24, 2014
3 major changes taking place in wealth management technology

A three-part transition from technology providers to integrated platform providers is occurring.

By Nathan Berk
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2014
Senior investor concerns, abuse get more regulator attention

NASAA forms committee to tackle elder financial abuse and growing complexity of financial products.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2014
Penny stock bust includes ex-husband of 'Sopranos' star

One of those arrested, Abraxas 'A.J.&#8221; Discala, was married to Jamie-Lynn Sigler

By Bruce Kelly
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds
FINTECH SEP 24, 2014
Cybersecurity hottest topic in compliance, survey finds

Cybersecurity is the hottest topic in compliance, according to a survey of compliance professionals. Other areas of interest include social media, valuation and allocation of fees and expenses

By Alessandra Malito
ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
Accredited-investor definition revamp backed by SEC panel

Agency's Investor Advisory Committee thinks current standard of income, wealth oversimplifies who should qualify to buy private offerings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES SEP 23, 2014
RCAP buying Cole Advisor for $700 million

Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital has agreed to buy Cole Capital, which he also controls. <i>Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140917/INFOGRAPHIC/140919935&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">See our map of the REIT czar's empire</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly