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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
RETIREMENT PLANNING 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
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
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
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
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
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
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
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
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
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
SIFMA wants SEC to move on fiduciary rule PDQ
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 04, 2013
SIFMA wants SEC to move on fiduciary rule PDQ

Association wants to eliminate uncertainty; Commission currently split along party lines

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2013
Helping employees reach goals

The adviser's role has expanded into shepherding plan participants toward retirement

By AOSTERLAND
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2013
BlackRock's Koesterich: Expect madness in March

One suggestion for wary financial advisers is to seek out Treasuries

By JKEPHART
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2013
A step-by-step guide to selecting vendors

One challenge in advising plans is choosing a "reasonable' agreement among service providers

By Blaine F. Aikin
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2013
Ignore Generation Y clients at your peril

Young people need financial planning guidance; present opportunity for long-term relationships.

By Darla Mercado
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 03, 2013
OppFunds nabs ex-Columbia team for value funds

Seeks performance boost to show the worth of active management

By JKEPHART
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2013
Two MetLife B-Ds on Cetera's radar

Company is said to be pursuing an acquisition of one or more broker-dealers

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2013
Ho-hum on sequester

Market gain evidence that investors and consumers have grown increasingly weary and skeptical of dire forecasts coming out of Washington

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2013
Dually registered advisers in SEC sights

Examinations likely in the next 14 months

By Mark Schoeff Jr.