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EQUITIES OCT 17, 2014
Merrill stabilizes head count, boosts productivity

The firm's thundering herd climbed back to 14,000 in the third quarter after several quarters of steady declines.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 17, 2014
Two high-profile adviser terminations take center stage

This week's must-read stories for advisers include employment drama at LPL and Merrill, Bill Gross speaking out, and a renewed push for more women in advice.

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 17, 2014
Morgan Stanley hauls in $320M Neuberger Berman team

Firm picks up father-son duo who previously brought in $3.5 million a year in revenue.

By Mason Braswell
'Wolf of Wall Street's' Belfort sees pay top $100M
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2014
'Wolf of Wall Street's' Belfort sees pay top $100M

Jordan Belfort, whose memoir “The Wolf of Wall Street” was turned into a film by Martin Scorsese, expects to earn more than he made as stockbroker this year, allowing him to repay the victims of his financial fraud, allowing him to repay the victims of his financial fraud.

By Matt Ackermann
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2014
4 ways automation technology is changing the way RIAs invest

Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says automation helps investors achieve better outcomes by taking irrational emotions out of the picture, improving returns and saving time.

By Jon Stein
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Betterment launches robo-adviser for advisers

Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says Betterment Institutional lets advisers get in on the “robo-adviser” game by allowing them to outsource portfolio re-balancing, daily tax-loss harvesting and more.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 16, 2014
Digital investment platforms go online to calm skittish investors

Wealthfront and Betterment take to Twitter and the blogosphere as stock market volatility rises.

By Joyce Hanson
OPINION OCT 16, 2014
Follow the smart money to alts

If advisers are truly looking out for the best interests of their clients, the 60-40 portfolio approach needs to change.

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2014
House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget

House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget, while agency's chairman says funding not enough to support expanded adviser exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2014
Republicans reject SEC user-fee amendment to appropriations bill

Republicans reject SEC user-fee amendment to appropriations bill that would have provided additional funding for adviser exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2014
SEC raises red flag over Finra enforcement referral rule

Citing concerns over investor protection, SEC commissioners will take up a Finra proposal that would allow arbitrators to alert Finra to broad investor threats during dispute hearings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2014
SEC chairman promotes securities enforcement

More cooperation, aggressiveness leading to uptick in criminal cases

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2014
Casey Kasem is still not buried: a lesson in preplanning

Fights often arise when there are second families; even if peace reigns, putting your wishes on paper alleviates stress

By Bloomberg
3 risk-related reasons to put off claiming Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2014
3 risk-related reasons to put off claiming Social Security

The choice of when and how to claim Social Security benefits can affect the three biggest financial risks that retirees encounter.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES OCT 15, 2014
UBS blocks some investors from buying Pimco funds as wirehouses take stock

UBS is preventing some clients from investing in Pimco funds following the abrupt departure of Bill Gross, as well as increased scrutiny from influential investment researchers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
Wells Fargo nets $972M JPMorgan team

Wells Fargo Advisors continues to build on its recruiting momentum with the addition of a trio of former JPMorgan Chase & Co. private bankers.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2014
Manage your passion assets and minimize taxes

Tips for passing your valuable collection on without sparking a feud or drawing Uncle Sam's ire

By David Ringold
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
SEC seeks to bar adviser who allegedly stole $2M

Administrative action follows Federal Court order for adviser Paul Marshall and associated companies to pay fines and disgorgement of more than $15 million.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 14, 2014
SEC commissioner Piwowar leans against fiduciary-duty rule

Republican indicates a preference for enhanced disclosure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS OCT 14, 2014
SEC exams could cost RIAs thousands – or even millions

New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.