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RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 09, 2013
Still bullish

Invesco's Richard Golod, director of global investment strategy, on why he believes the US, Japan and emerging markets may offer compelling opportunities, while Europe requires a more selective approach.

By Mark Bruno
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Jumping the gun on Social Security a big mistake

Timing is key to wringing out the most dollars; magic number

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Don't forget kids in Social Security strategy

Factoring a child's benefit into claiming strategy can boost family income

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Why the merry widow is so darned merry

Social Security survivor benefits usually continue after late-in-life remarriage

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2013
Regulators bare their teeth on excessive fees

Moves this week by Finra and the SEC signal watchdogs are ready to pounce on anyone overcharging clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2013
Footnote offers toehold in to rollover business, but snares abound

Advisers can snag accounts, they just can't pitch for them

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING ETFS MAR 08, 2013
BlackRock going after individual investors

With a lock on ETFs, money manager sniffs opportunity in mutual funds.

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 08, 2013
Investors flood Vanguard with record $24.3 billion in January

Most cash goes into stock funds as investors cheer economy.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2013
Nationwide decides to sign, settles death benefits probe

Insurer agrees to shell out $7.2 million following multistate market conduct exam

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2013
DOL's fiduciary proposal could rankle reps

Expected to impose higher standard of care on brokers; 'in-your-face disclaimer'

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: How to couple survivor and retirement benefits

Wife's terminal illness allows husband to plan for a future alone

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2013
Ka-ching? Dynasty locks up deal with top sports management firm

Will provide platform for Octagon Financial; star-studded client roster

By AOSTERLAND
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2013
Expected boom in breakaways a dud so far

Improved financial markets and retention money could be keeping wirehouse reps in their seats

By AOSTERLAND
Moneyball for recruiting financial advisers? It exists
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2013
Moneyball for recruiting financial advisers? It exists

Data offer insight into future production of possible signings; what's the OBP?

By AOSTERLAND
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2013
Ex-Lehman rep scores rare arb win as forgivable loan is forgiven

Finra panel says Tanner does not have to pay back promissory note; document, document, document

By AOSTERLAND
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2013
Eliminating 12(b)-1 fees won't help IRA holders: report

Questioning whether eliminating the incentive payments on mutual funds that investors buy when they roll out of their 401(k)s ultimately would protect investors

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING FIXED INCOME MAR 05, 2013
Fallen star Heebner places astronomical bet against Treasuries

Spends big chunk of fund shorting Uncle Sam's debt

By John Goff
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 05, 2013
Good news is bad news for gold investors

Bullion the worst-performing precious metal this year; further decline expected

By John Goff
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 05, 2013
Hedge fund giant Bridgewater bullish on stocks, oil, some commodities

Co-CIO sees 'possible inflection point' as cash moves to riskier assets.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2013
Social Security speak has advisers lost in translation

'File and suspend' and 'voluntary suspension' not the same thing; who knew?

By Mary Beth Franklin