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EQUITIES JUL 07, 2014
Bob Doll's midyear assessment of investments, the market and the economy

Heading into the second half of the year, Nuveen's chief equity strategist reviews his 2014 expectations for the market, economy and investment vehicles.

By Robert C. Doll
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Undoing a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are remedies, but your clients may not like them.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2014
Liquid alts cannibalize hedge funds at wirehouses

Market share of liquid alternative assets rises to 51% as major shift in distribution seen.

By Joyce Hanson
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2014
Essential guide to Social Security

A longtime Social Security Administration employee shares critical guidance on how retirement, disability and survivor programs work.

By Andrew Leigh
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 04, 2014
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions

Survey shows many retirees wish they had waited to begin taking benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2014
Barclay's bets on women in senior management to appeal to investors

Jumping on trend, UK bank follows on the heels of Sallie Krawcheck's new fund launched last month.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Morgan Stanley case spotlights legal hurdles for indie recruits

A former Morgan Stanley adviser who joined LPL last month won back the right to serve his clients.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
World stocks riding high on fresh market data

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Stocks around the world are rallying. Plus: New rules and regs are not helping investors, the psychological impact of low volatility, investing in consumer spending, and toast tries to become gourmet dish. Toast.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 03, 2014
LPL promotes two executives, does away with 'marketing'

Mimi Bock and Ryan Parker to get new responsibilities

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Sell in May? No way, says almanac

Pattern now showing that it's time for defensive postures.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2014
Finra, SEC at odds over disclosure of bad behavior by brokers

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Finra and the SEC's mixed messaging over how much badly-behaved brokers need to disclose stirs up new discussion, plus more on Millennials, Obamacare and the Ukrainian conflict.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
No edge for active managers as stock prices diverge

Still, investors can bet on managers who can outperform

By CODONNELL
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Barclays looks like the latest bank to back away from commodities trading

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Barclays backing away from commodities. Plus: Goldman hangs tough in the commodity-trading arena, getting esoteric with income investing, riding on an M&amp;A high, and IRS bonuses whether you've paid your taxes or not

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Jobs report looks beyond the winter blues

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Jobs report looks past winter blues; investing in weed for a pot of gold; GM execs get PR all wrong; five funds set to bounce: jumping on the HFT bandwagon, and when the rich don't feel rich

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Government may lift restrictions on private equity investing

Will small investors get in over their heads? Experts disagree on who can handle the high-stakes world of investing in hedge funds and startups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
Does increased technology usage boost advisers' bottom lines?

By InvestmentNews Research
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Adviser lessons from Dr. Dre: Long-term greedy vs. short-term greedy

What if taking upfront money actually reduces the ability to capture the real long-term wealth in your firm?

By Joe Duran
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Wealthy clamor for luxury condo-hotel properties

Cities including Miami, New York and Los Angeles see renewed demand for properties with amenities comparable to full-service hotels.

By lkonish
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 02, 2014
Beware state premium taxes on annuities

With different rates in different states, these under-the-radar taxes require close scrutiny of annuities contracts to avoid hidden surprises.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley's Gorman seeks to tame broker compensation

Wirehouse CEO looks to reduce compensation to 55% of revenue from around 60% as brokers do more banking and lending.

By Mason Braswell