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RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2015
Gen X worse off than millennials

Americans born between 1965 and 1980 have more debt than other age groups and are more pessimistic about ever being able to afford to retire.

By Bloomberg
The bond markets are mysteriously losing liquidity
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2015
The bond markets are mysteriously losing liquidity

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The worst part about the bond market selloffs in the U.S. and Europe is the not knowing why.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2015
A Social Security benefit is a terrible thing to waste

Sometimes there is no clever claiming strategy available to boost lifetime benefits given the difference in ages between two spouses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New alt investments online platform attacks hedge fund fees
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2015
New alt investments online platform attacks hedge fund fees

HedgeCoVest has launched hedge-fund-replicator investment products at a flat 2.5% management fee without a performance fee or typical hedge fund gate provisions.

By Alessandra Malito
When both spouses lose some or all of their Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2015
When both spouses lose some or all of their Social Security benefits

Excess earnings before full retirement age can reduce payments to both spouses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUN 10, 2015
Want to survive an SEC audit? Go paperless

Going paperless at the office is more than a nod to environmental virtuousness, it just might give advisers a leg up on SEC compliance exams.

By Alessandra Malito
With one quarter down, Bob Doll still likes his 2015 outlook
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2015
With one quarter down, Bob Doll still likes his 2015 outlook

He plans to get by with a lot of help from consumers

By Jeff Benjamin
Use charitable giving to offset bull market gains
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2015
Use charitable giving to offset bull market gains

Year-end donations can help mitigate next year's tax bite.

By Darla Mercado
Some people donate for love, others for money, says research
OPINION JUN 10, 2015
Some people donate for love, others for money, says research

Charities may be able to use these insights into the reasons that different people give.

By Cass R. Sunstein
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
HighTower Advisors adds $600M multi-family office to independent channel

Legacy Wealth includes two partners who formerly worked at Gibralter Private Bank and Trust of Coral Gables, Fla.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Securities America snags $800 million firm from LPL

BEAM Asset Management brings over 32 advisers and $6.5 million in revenue.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
5 ways to prevent acquisition deals from going bad

There are several key variables that will help determine a positive outcome for a purchase or sale.

By Jason Carroll
Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks

Sudden volatility could create short-term buying opportunity.

By Jeff Benjamin
How Fed policy is wrecking the bond market
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
How Fed policy is wrecking the bond market

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Welcome to the upside-down world of too much liquidity creating illiquidity.

By Jeff Benjamin
Salient Partners designs liquid alts strategy with advisers in mind
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 09, 2015
Salient Partners designs liquid alts strategy with advisers in mind

Waiting for a market pullback so alts can strut their stuff.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Market analysts worry as S&P 500 rally thins

One expert says the market's foundation is now like a game of Jenga, where each wood block removed increases the chance the tower will fall.

By Bloomberg
It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Even if the Fed isn't sure when they'll occur, retirees should be bracing for rising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Firm sounds market warning: Increase cash holdings, reduce portfolio risk

An increased correlation between asset classes, with fewer options for protection from price swings, is one reason for Societe Generale's bearish stance.

By Bloomberg
Defying market logic, small-cap funds ride the strong dollar to beat large caps
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
Defying market logic, small-cap funds ride the strong dollar to beat large caps

Some advisers are getting in on the rally, but others are staying diversified.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds

Ron DeCicco expects the RIA channel to continue growing while regulatory pressures and higher expenses weigh down broker-dealers.

By Mason Braswell