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James Gorman: Market doesn't 'understand' Smith Barney deal
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 22, 2012
James Gorman: Market doesn't 'understand' Smith Barney deal

James Gorman, the CEO of Morgan Stanley, says the market doesn't understand the potential of the firm's acquisition of Smith Barney. "They're focused on what our margins have been."

By Mark Bruno
Veteran Merrill adviser jumps to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2012
Veteran Merrill adviser jumps to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Sheehan a top adviser in Virginia; second tour at MSSB

By Andrew Osterland
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2012
Breaking up is hard to do - especially with annuities

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2012
Buffett on housing recovery: 'I was dead wrong'

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2012
The top 25 sellers of variable annuities

Participating issuers, ranked by sales

By Mark Bruno
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2012
The top 25 variable annuity providers through independent B-Ds

Top participating issuers of VAs

By Mark Bruno
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2012
Longevity insurance promising - but higher rates would help

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2012
The Reformed Broker: The day I realized 'the end was near'

The following is an excerpt from <a href=http://www.amazon.com/Backstage-Wall-Street-Insider%252019s-Investments/dp/007178232X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1333988682&amp;sr=8-1>Backstage Wall Street: An Insider's Guide to Knowing Who to Trust, Who to Run From, and How to Maximize Your Investments</a>, written by Josh Brown, vice president and financial adviser at Fushion Analytcis Investment Partners.</a>

By Josh Brown
Will BAML's new fiduciary service make big contribution to its DC business?
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2012
Will BAML's new fiduciary service make big contribution to its DC business?

Bank of America's new fiduciary service will be available to plans with at least $25 million in defined-contribution assets and their retirement plan specialist advisers

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2012
What's behind money in motion

By Chris J. Brown and Laura Varas
Schumer wants early fight on ending Bush-era tax cuts for top earners
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2012
Schumer wants early fight on ending Bush-era tax cuts for top earners

Several top Senate dems believe they're in a stronger position now than in 2010 to go after Bush-era tax cuts for top earners

By Doug Cubberley
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2012
Christie to Oracle of Omaha: 'Write a check and shut up'

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2012
SIFMA, Finra clash over deadbeat brokers

Increasingly, brokerages are being stiffed by ex-reps who were given hefty loans as recruiting incentives. SIFMA wants Finra to write a tougher rule to help battle deadbeat brokers. So far, no dice.

By Dan Jamieson
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2012
'Real Time''s Bill Maher reveals real amazing investment

Comic says he purchased minority stake in New York Mets; laughing stock?

By John Goff
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2012
Affiliated Managers Group takes maiden wealth management stake with Veritable deal

The deal is the first wealth management acquisition for AMG, which owns stakes in 27 boutique money managers that have a total of $338 billion under management.

By Dan Jamieson
VA clients holding on to their VAs instead of surrendering them
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2012
VA clients holding on to their VAs instead of surrendering them

VA clients are less likely to surrender their variable annuities, as living benefits retain high value

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2012
Merrill Lynch losing top advisers

By Bloomberg
Missed the BofA rally? There's still time, says investment exec
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2012
Missed the BofA rally? There's still time, says investment exec

Brown says bank's stock still undervalued when compared to earnings potential

By John Goff
Another snafu in DOL's plan to update fiduciary standard
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2012
Another snafu in DOL's plan to update fiduciary standard

Letter sent to industry groups gave some one day to provide requested information; short notice

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 18, 2012
OSU, Pickens come up empty in insurance battle

By Darla Mercado