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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2013
E&O underwriters screen alt products

Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
American Funds ups its game in retirement arena

Faced with outflows in retirement share class, American Funds launches new lineup of products, adds new options for advisers.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
REIT spurns rival's offer, pursues its own agenda

Cole turns down bid from rival American Realty Capital; minimizes the premium

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
Americans' retirement confidence remains at an all-time low

Enormous opportunity exists for advisers to help clients save and thrive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 03, 2013
Meredith Whitney reveals 'the stock to own this year'

Meredith Whitney has once again come out with a bold market prediction. But this time, she's not alone in her thinking.

By John Goff
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 03, 2013
Options abound for income-seekers

With rates at historic lows, investors can't rely only on bonds but also must look at equities

By James Wong
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 03, 2013
The tax lure of MLPs and REITs

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 02, 2013
$400M Merrill team starts firm

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 02, 2013
Cash-poor Advizent closes doors

By DJAMIESON
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Investors up in arms over Cole's quick kick of $5.7B offer

Advisers, investors looking for answers after REIT's management rejects generous bid from American Realty Capital

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Sweet ERISA: Pru wins in court, seals pension transfer with Verizon

Judge finds no violation of retirement law, rejects retirees' bid to block D-B handoff

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Hold the phone: Retirees aim to block Verizon pension pass to Pru

Non-union workers file suit, allege breach of fiduciary duty, failure to provide disclosure

By Darla Mercado
Verizon-Pru deal the latest move to reduce pension liability
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Verizon-Pru deal the latest move to reduce pension liability

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2013
Protective Life spends $1 billion for MONY business

Deal includes acquisition of Axa's MONY Life Insurance, reinsuring a block of life policies.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 01, 2013
Cash-strapped Advizent shutting down

Sufficient industry backing failed to materialize for the fledgling RIA marketing co-op launched by Goldman and Lockshin.

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 01, 2013
RIA to launch mutual fund

Aspiriant is starting a mutual fund for clients to give them access to more stocks and to keep them invested even during periods of market volatility.

By AOSTERLAND
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Age difference creates Social Security quandry

Older, lower-earning wife means couple has fewer choices

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Cetera exec steps aside

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2013
Socially conscious funds move beyond screen test

More proactive stock picking leading to more robust results

By JKEPHART
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2013
How to improve your odds of picking the right active manager

Start with funds that have low expense ratios and whose managers eat their own cooking

By Jason Kephart