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LPL has informed its reps that it will be raising several of their fees come Jan. 1. One of the bump-ups: a 40% hike in the so-called 'affiliation' fee. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20111110/CHART/111119993>What other B-Ds charge &amp;raquo</a>
NOV 11, 2011
By  John Goff

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Private equity’s courtship of retail investors irks pensions, endowments
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Large institutions are airing concerns that everyday investors will cut into their fee-bargaining power and stakeholder status, among other worries.

J.P. Morgan Securities on the hook for $1.1M to advisor in back-pay dispute
J.P. Morgan Securities on the hook for $1.1M to advisor in back-pay dispute

Fights over compensation are a common area of hostility between wealth management firms and their employees, including financial advisors.

After Muni bond fund blow up, broker-dealers Osaic and Stifel Nicolaus face questions
After Muni bond fund blow up, broker-dealers Osaic and Stifel Nicolaus face questions

Plaintiff's lawyers are eying both broker-dealers for potential client complaints.

RIA moves: Merit lands deal for Second Half in Florida
RIA moves: Merit lands deal for Second Half in Florida

Also, Maridea welcomes former founders of Motley Fool Wealth Management, while Lido locks in a strategic investment from private credit firm HPS.

Income Lab, RISR ink additional integration partnerships
Income Lab, RISR ink additional integration partnerships

Meanwhile, FINNY launches new multi-channel marketing campaign features, while RightCapital introduces a planning capability to help with client prospecting.

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Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.