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EQUITIES SEP 12, 2014
Some unlikely funds “overweight” Apple

Many value and dividend index funds make a big bet on tech giant's “smartwatch”

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FIXED INCOME SEP 12, 2014
Pimco's Gross says weak credit creation jeopardizes growth

Pacific Investment Management Co.'s Bill Gross says insufficient credit creation, with economic growth of only about 2%, puts the U.S. expansion in jeopardy.

By Bloomberg
RIAS SEP 11, 2014
Hanson McClain sues former adviser and Ameriprise

$1.6 billion Hanson McClain claims Thomas Chandler and his new firm, Ameriprise, committed 'highway robbery' in taking client information.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Mr. Boudreaux goes to Washington

Louisiana financial planner makes trek to DC to lobby senator on user fee bill

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Finances for the new single majority

How to manage your planning when there's no spouse at your back

By Elizabeth MacBride
RIAS SEP 11, 2014
SEC takes a hard stance on soft dollar abuses

By Les Abromovitz
FINTECH SEP 11, 2014
How to mobilize your practice

More and more traffic to your website is coming from mobile devices

By Blane Warrene
WIREHOUSES SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley nabs 3 brokers with $1.3 billion in assets

Recent recruits include a former Merrill Lynch duo who managed $1.1 billion.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
How a gloomy health prognosis affects Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy is a strong reason to collect benefits early.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS SEP 11, 2014
5 lessons learned after one year running a financial planning firm

By Mary Beth Storjohann
BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2014
Morgan Stanley dodges $15 million raiding claim

Charles Scwab's $15 million arbitration claim against Morgan Stanley for hiring brokers from its San Francisco office was rejected.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2014
Wells Fargo binges on Morgan Stanley recruits

Since June, the firm has snatched nearly $1.4 billion in assets from rival wirehouse, according to moves tracked by <i>InvestmentNews.</i>

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Adviser movement heats up the dog days of summer

This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.

By Andrew Leigh
ETFS SEP 11, 2014
Dan Fuss: Risk in geopolitics, high-yield, leveraged funds

Loomis Sayles bond fund manager says the firm is &#8220;as cautious as we've ever been&#8221;

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Joan Rivers teaches about end-of-life planning

The comedienne prepared for death by talking about, and apparently, enabling her daughter as decision-maker

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2014
Helping advisers unlock their full value

By Robert J. Moore
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2014
Jackson National unveils tiered pricing for variable annuities

Starting next Monday, the firm will apply a five-level pricing scheme for certain contracts.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Employees shy away from personalized 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS SEP 10, 2014
Maintaining success in an increasingly competitive industry

By Philip Palaveev and Brandon Odell
FINTECH SEP 10, 2014
What role should advisers play in protecting clients from Internet fraud?

Though advisers aren't necessarily cybersecurity experts, they can help prevent clients from becoming victims.

By Sheryl Rowling