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ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 11, 2013
Billion-dollar teams on the move

Two advisers split Morgan Stanley to join RBC but the wirehouse adds three teams.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2013
T. Rowe bans 1,300 airline workers from trading 401(k) accounts

Group banned in an attempt to deter en-masse trading

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 11, 2013
New details on Allianz's latest annuity product

The life insurer unveiled more on its plans for the structured-product annuity in a regulatory filing this week.

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 11, 2013
Some Allianz variable annuities hit with fee hikes as firm dials back

Though many clients will see fees rise for protection riders, some will experience a decrease.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2013
FX Concepts to exit investment management amid dwindling assets

“Assets at the firm have dropped to levels that can no longer sustain the business,” Robert Savage, the chief strategist at FX Concepts, said in an e-mailed statement.

By Matt Ackermann
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2013
It's the debt ceiling, stupid

Investor confidence holding up OK, but perhaps not for long.

By Megan Durisin
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 10, 2013
AlphaSimplex's tactical fund has timely launch with shutdown

Non-alt offering hedges exposure to stock portfolio using futures contracts

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2013
Shutdown masks debt ceiling, earnings, Doll says

Nuveen strategist: Looming issues could mean bumpy ride for investors

By By Bob Doll
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2013
VA changes puzzle advisers

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2013
Former star Wedbush Securities broker wins $4.2 million award against firm

A former star Wedbush Securities broker wins a $4.2 million award against the firm in a case over pre-crisis sales of risky CMOs. It's the second big case the firm has lost in as many years. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
Real cost of lawmaker squabbles: 1.75M jobs, 2% economic output

A Federal Reserve economist has developed an index to measure the true cost of political dysfunction in Washington. The toll so far: 1.75 million jobs, 2% cut in economic output.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2013
The 800-lb. health care gorilla in the room

Plan for potential costs in separate pool of money — and stay healthy.

By Liz Skinner
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 09, 2013
Investors looking to protect capital as debt ceiling looms

No panic as many see last-minute deal getting done.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2013
Watchdog Belth's Insurance Forum to cease publication

Industry gadfly to continue writing on his blog.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
Looking beyond Yellen: Embracing the Fed facelift

A former regional Fed chairman weighs in on the impact of the Yellen nomination and looks beyond to the changing face of the central bank.

By Dorothy Weaver
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
Financial advice firms soar

Revenue that firms generate and income that advisers earn are both on the rise as the industry reaches a “critical mass” that will facilitate more growth.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2013
Social Security and common-law marriage: Oil and water?

In some cases, spousal benefits available without a marriage certificate

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
Fidelity zaps more RIAs with fee

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
HighTower signs first adviser to new platform

Business model expands to attract advisory firms that want to keep more control.

By AOSTERLAND
RIAS RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2013
RIA mergers: Numbers down but dollars up in first quarter

Economic uncertainty, fragile investment markets kept RIA M&A to a minimum in the first quarter.

By AOSTERLAND