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RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2012
Advisers worry about future of retirement savings incentives

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2012
The 'Buffett rule' is getting old

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2012
Your most valuable asset? Your people

Every firm should have a well-documented compensation plan, which covers a lot more than just how much you pay people.

By Kcruz
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2012
Secret to success for advisers? Get an easy chair

Forget the C-suite power-play look. Advisers are finding that more casual office environments can make client meetings more comfortable and productive.

By LKUYKENDALL
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2012
The 'worst personal-finance video ever'?

The Columbia Journalism Review takes CNNMoney to task for a <a href=&quot;http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2012/03/12/pf_win_lottery.cnnmoney/&quot;>video</a> on how to improve your odds of winning a lottery.

By Dan Jamieson
This state's lottery players are the country's biggest suckers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2012
This state's lottery players are the country's biggest suckers

Georgia's citizens doing the most damage to their personal finances by trying to hit it big, data shows

By John Goff
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2012
Pace of B-D shutdowns slowed in first quarter

By Bruce Kelly
Are the days of the small B-D numbered?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2012
Are the days of the small B-D numbered?

Pace of shutdowns is slowing, but one in 10 firms open in 2007 are now gone

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2012
More colleges adding financial planner programs

By JKEPHART
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2012
New strategy puts volatility forecast in driver's seat

By Thao Hua
House extends 3.4% student loan rate, but Dems won't support how
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2012
House extends 3.4% student loan rate, but Dems won't support how

GOP wants to sap health care funds to pay the $5.9 billion to freeze a hike in Stafford loan rate; Dems want to end tax breaks for big oil

By Liz Skinner
Advisers, pay attention to House SRO bill — even though Senate may not
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2012
Advisers, pay attention to House SRO bill — even though Senate may not

Push for self-regulator for investment advisers could pick up momentum in the lower chamber

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES MAY 08, 2012
A look at Litman Gregory's balanced portfolio

By Paul Menchaca
MedCap-selling broker charged with fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2012
MedCap-selling broker charged with fraud

A Colorado man faces nine counts of securities fraud related to the sale of Medical Capital notes

By Bruce Kelly
Clients: So many investment products, so little understanding
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2012
Clients: So many investment products, so little understanding

Survey reveals investors confused by crush of options &#8211; and not sure what they are

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
Start now with end-of-life discussions: Expert

Advisers can fill void left by doctors, lawyers; living wills, DNRs crucial

By cmollison
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2012
Introducing yourself to young clients

By Cam Marston
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2012
As safety net shrinks, medical costs will grow

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
Seven retirement questions to ask

By Darla Mercado
Birinyi: Do not sell in May and go away
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2012
Birinyi: Do not sell in May and go away

Despite massive mutual fund outflows -- and conventional wisdom about the markets in the summer -- famed stock picker Lazlo Birinyi says investors are making a mistake if they sell in May and go away.

By John Goff