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RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
Great-West Financial rebranding its retirement businesses

New combinations with J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services and Putnam Investments gives the firm broader market access.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
Anna Nicole Smith's estate battle is going strong

No premature endings: the story of the stripper and the oli tycoon continues after 19 years

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
The 401(k) retirement complex: Retooling Americans' nest egg

Jerry Schlichter says 401(k)s — and the 401(k) retirement complex — need to retool so they work primarily in the best interests of American savers.

By Bloomberg
Advisers hop on mobile CRM trend
FINTECH AUG 26, 2014
Advisers hop on mobile CRM trend

While still figuring out how to use mobility in their practices, advisers are indicating mobile CRMs are here to stay.

By Joyce Hanson
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2014
Warren Buffett's tax fairness doublespeak

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Warren Buffett's fails to put his money where his mouth is, Canada finds a sensible way to stop corporate inversions, the Fed pushes rate-hike rumors out to the end of next year, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2014
SEC cracks down on wrap accounts

SEC scores court victory involving wrap account fees and is making them a priority in exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
Want to escape taxes, privacy laws? Try Monaco

With a $400 billion penthouse on offer, the principality is increasingly popular among the uber wealthy.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
For (almost) every rule there are exceptions

There are more than 2,700 &quot;rules&quot; around claiming Social Security benefits and most of them can be broken

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouse recruiting loans measure in the billions

Financial advisers conditioned to expect average loans of six figures as competition keeps firms ponying up for top talent.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouses' cost cuts target support staff

UBS' plans to cut 75 sales assistants comes as firms including Morgan Stanley target new profit margin goals for next year.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for shareholders

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2014
The Fed should raise rates, but it won't

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed should raise rates but... Plus: Financial advisers turn to options investing; the French government calls it quits; the SEC goes after asset-backed bonds; another Obamacare surprise; and what is really the most important meal of the day

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH AUG 22, 2014
Using technology to beat the robo-advisers at their own game

Here's a road map on how to compete with and beat online investment management services using technology.

By Sheryl Rowling
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2014
Wells Fargo facing possible Finra action over anti-money-laundering failures

Firm receives Wells Notice notifying it that action is possible because one branch office's activity

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Why postponing Social Security benefits makes more sense now

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Everyone's talking about postponing Social Security benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
What grabbed InvestmentNews readers this week

A big arbitration award, a story about recruiting bonuses and how Vanguard grabbed Pimco's bond crown were among the most read stories this week on InvestmentNews.com. Plus: Lessons from Robin Williams' estate and another investment team loss at LPL.

By lkonish
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
DOL eyes brokerage windows in 401(k) plans

The agency's request for more information on the choices and disclosures available to participants could set the stage for new rule making.

By Darla Mercado