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EQUITIES SEP 19, 2014
What Scotland's 'no' vote means for markets

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: What Scotland's 'no' vote might mean for the markets, Alibaba's IPO prices in record territory, the 'dumb money' is getting smarter, and gold continues to slide.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2014
Liquid alts are a threat to hedge funds as we've known them

Calpers decision raises questions about high hedge fund fees, even as those funds are evolving

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2014
State regulators on one-year deadline to revise broker-fee disclosures

NASAA working group not going to draw conclusions about whether fees are too high, just how to make them more transparent.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2014
Caregiving costs hit family finances, employment, retirement

Nearly half of families spend more than $5,000 per year in caregiving expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2014
Possible fee refunds for poor performance spur debate

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2014
Do Merrill Lynch's new business cards diss the brand?

A tweak to Merrill Lynch business cards earlier this year caused a stir among some of the firm's 13,700 advisers.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Nasdaq acquires top RIA in 'smart beta' play

Major index provider armors up for adviser interest in 'ETF alchemy.'

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Uncle Sam wants a bigger bite

The Tax Foundation crunched the numbers and came up with estimated brackets and rates for 2015. Looks like brackets are climbing a bit.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Strategies arise to take advantage of new IRS after-tax rollover

Though after-tax dollars in a 401(k) can now be rolled into a Roth IRA, few employers accept such contributions.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Distinguishing financial planner from investment adviser

Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Distinguishing financial planner from investment adviser. Plus: Gold looks tarnished, the Russell 2000 heads into 'death cross' territory, buying stocks in a buyback cycle, bank stocks in a rising-rate market, and another tax penalty, courtesy of Obamacare

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2014
Is Calpers' move away from hedge funds a bellwether for advisers?

If major institutions cannot justify hedge fund investing, where should advisers turn for alternative asset exposure?

By Dan Thibeault
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Looking for a community minded adviser?

Community Leadership Award winners recognized for projects including autism, Haiti

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Cut costs and simplify

Easy-as-pie investment options take a larger piece of the market

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS SEP 18, 2014
Whether 'yes' or 'no, thanks,' Scotland vote unlikely to trip up hot UK economy

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2014
Equity markets poised for day two of Fed's no-news rally

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Equity markets are poised for day two of a rally thanks to the Fed's lack of news, plus gold takes a hit, and how independence could affect Scottish stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH SEP 18, 2014
FolioDynamix wealth platform acquired in $199 million deal

Cloud tech firm Actua will acquire an approximately 97% primary equity interest.

By Joyce Hanson
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2014
Technology's role in deepening adviser-client relationships

By Stuart DePina
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Student loans imperil parents' retirement

Borrowing or cosigning for a child could mean debts too hard to get out from under

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Why health care is the ultimate retirement wild card

New study focuses on the need to integrate health care and retirement planning.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Morningstar wins more Voya retirement business

Managed account provider backs new service that could be rolled out to 400,000 plan participants.

By Trevor Hunnicutt