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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 14, 2014
SEC cost-benefit analysis turns up dearth of data on fiduciary rule

Advocates of higher standard surprised at SEC official's comment

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Two wives, two sets of Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2014
Two wives, two sets of Social Security benefits

Current and ex-spouses don't have to share survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2014
DeWaay settles with Finra over sales practices

Pays fine, accepts suspension but B-D already closed, securities license dropped.

By DJAMIESON
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2014
Superstar adviser DeWaay in 'survival mode,' says forensic accountant

That's how a forensic accountant described the financial condition of superstar adviser Don DeWaay, who today agreed to a $3M settlement with investors.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 13, 2014
When a regulator like Rick Fleming sounds more like a politician, it could be a good thing

The new SEC investor advocate establishes the narrative with story about his upbringing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 13, 2014
Finra review of old rules could lead to changes

B-D regulator picks communications and gratuities — areas with plenty of complaints, questions — for initial focus.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH APR 13, 2014
Coming soon (thanks to the SEC): More adviser review sites

New regulatory guidance likely to lead to new sites a la Yelp for advisory firms.

By Michael Kitces
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2014
Regulators need to put record keepers in their cross hairs

Brokers and investment advisers aren't the only ones <br>who should take the heat for rollover activity

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2014
To Roth or not to Roth: 7 tips to help you answer

Although Roth IRAs have been available since 1997, changes to the U.S. tax code have made these retirement savings accounts more popular than ever, especially for affluent investors. Here, with apologies to the Bard, are some pointers.

By Robert Cirrotti
EQUITIES APR 11, 2014
Investors turn focus to first-quarter earnings

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> All eyes are on earnings. Plus: The SEC discovers high-frequency trading, momentum takes out passive investors, AAA credit ratings becoming extinct, new love for emerging markets, six solid stocks to watch this week, overwhelmed at the IRS, and Switzerland votes for the world's highest minimum wage.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2014
Social Security tool does a disservice to the program All Americans should take this survey

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH APR 11, 2014
Tech-savvy planners band together to share the wealth

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES APR 10, 2014
Merrill reels in $3 billion team

Two advisers reunite after worked together at Alex. Brown before splitting.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2014
Raymond James reports strong quarter in private-client group

Pretax income up 44%, while revenue climbed 12%.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2014
IRS targeting IRA rollovers after Tax Court ruling

Agency to enforce one IRA-to-IRA rollover every 365 days rule despite earlier interpretation

By Darla Mercado
OPINION APR 10, 2014
4 reasons people make bad investment choices

Fear of loss may turn you into the biggest loser

By Cass R. Sunstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2014
Finra reviews effectiveness of broker-dealer rules

Tackles broker communications with the public as well as gifts, gratuities and non-cash payments; will look at other regulations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2014
Finra complaint highlights epidemic of abused trust

All brokers and advisers still are subject to principles of human decency, in addition to compliance rules.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH APR 10, 2014
Which (if any) adviser social networks are coming out on top?

The rush to offer advisers compliant networks leads to a mishmash of options, as well as services to feed such sites

By Joyce Hanson
ALTERNATIVES APR 10, 2014
Inland American offers limited liquidity event through tender offer

Inland American offers shareholders a way to cash out, but place limits on the buyback and values shares at no more than $6.50 a share.

By Bruce Kelly