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RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley tech platform stabilized

The wirehouse's 18-month, $500 million upgrade of its 3D platform and mobile applications is starting to pay dividends, advisers say, as speed and stability have improved.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
Keep a cool head when the DOL comes knocking

As the number of audits climbs, here's what could put plan sponsors at risk for scrutiny

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
Pimco drama proves no stock is an island

Think the unfolding drama at Pimco can't affect your clients' portfolios? Think again.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
Capital gains surged ahead of U.S. tax increase

Investors took profits in 2012 before the top capital gains rate rose to 23.8% and President Obama's investment tax for his health care plan took effect. Capital gains surged 60% in 2012 over 2011.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
401(k) fiduciary lawsuit raises questions on record keeping

A court decision sheds new light on issue of whether float income is a plan asset.

By Darla Mercado
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 02, 2014
Pimco funds may face Morningstar analyst cuts

After visiting Pimco, analysts at Morningstar may downgrade their ratings for the money manager's funds. In a new report, they cited, among other things, a 'higher degree of uncertainty' around personnel in the wake of the departure of co-CIO Mohamed El-Erian.

By Matt Ackermann
EQUITIES APR 02, 2014
Drama, poor performance haunt Pimco

Consultants, insitutional clients watch closely as firm deals with alleged Gross-El-Erian feud.

By Randy Diamond
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
In largest deal of year, Focus nabs $1B UBS team

Focus has been actively looking to facilitate breakaway deals by helping wirehouse teams form their own firms or join existing Focus partners.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
Two independent advisers managing $350 million join Focus Financial-based firm in Mass.

Donald Carman and Michael Hickey move to Atlas Private Wealth Management, dissolve previous firm.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2014
Focus Financial adds to 'hefty' acquisition war chest

After doing 10 deals in 2013, Adolf expects 2014 to be 'a very good year'

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EMERGING MARKETS APR 01, 2014
Strong inflows reverse emerging-markets exodus

Profit from developed-nation positions is finding its way across global economy.

By CODONNELL
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security

Some public employees may not be eligible for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
Get set for 21st-century retirement

Longer lives and additional time in the labor force have shifted views on asset allocation

By Brian Jacobsen and Wayne Badorf
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2014
Schorsch's stock rising

Shares of company nontraded REIT czar is using to build a B-D empire have more than doubled since beginning of December .

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Retirement plan diversification improving, women take the lead

Wells Fargo report says few men or women are contributing recommended 10% to their 401(k)

By CODONNELL
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2014
Why alts make sense now

High equity prices, low bond yields and geopolitical risk are all leading to new popularity for this once-shunned allocation. Find out how more portfolio strategists are moving away from the traditional 60/40 split.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Is retirement dead?

Reports of the death of your retirement have been greatly exaggerated

By Mike West
EQUITIES MAR 31, 2014
When the White House starts giving investment advice, we're all in trouble

Investors wisely ignore calls to short or sell Russian stocks

By Jeff Benjamin
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements

Public sector workers' payments may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors' head Mary Mack fills out her cabinet

Bob Vorlop and Joe Nadreau have been tapped to fill new executive roles focused on expanding the firm's technology platform and products

By Mason Braswell