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SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2015
SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks

The regulator is fighting a decision by its administrative judge to dismiss charges accusing two financial advisers of <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140902/FREE/140909990/sec-charges-investment-adviser-with-fraud-for-not-telling-clients-of&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>not informing clients</a> they were paid by Fidelity Investments to sell certain mutual funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
GMO's Grantham: Stocks near bubble, but there's nothing to pop it
EQUITIES JUL 13, 2015
GMO's Grantham: Stocks near bubble, but there's nothing to pop it

Money manager says the market still has room to run, but admits allocating assets in today's environment is not easy.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2015
States act as federal legislation on auto IRAs stalls

Maryland, Connecticut aim to boost savings rates; some say the measures could be mandates on small employers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Real estate crowdfunding trend presents new challenges, opportunities for financial advisers
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2015
Real estate crowdfunding trend presents new challenges, opportunities for financial advisers

The proliferation of digital platforms puts added emphasis on due diligence.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 12, 2015
Freeing variable annuities from information overload

Time to allow summary prospectuses for VAs

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2015
Fees from custodians fail smell test

Can advisers accepting fees from custodians really be fiduciaries?

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2015
Condos sell fast as for-sale signs on mansions linger

A Connecticut town &amp;mdash; home to some of the country's largest hedge funds &amp;mdash; is seeing a pile-up of luxury houses on the market as a real-estate rebound spurs more owners to try to sell.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2015
How an elite financial adviser created his own financial freedom

Michael Kitces saves more than half his income and still drives a Kia Spectra, despite great professional success.

By Bloomberg
Gross' fund at Janus suffers worst monthly redemptions since October
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2015
Gross' fund at Janus suffers worst monthly redemptions since October

Investor flows remain inconsistent for Janus Unconstrained Bond Fund, with $39.8 exiting in June.

By Bloomberg
HBO's 'Ballers' and its star, 'The Rock,' play fast and loose with the financial advice industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2015
HBO's 'Ballers' and its star, 'The Rock,' play fast and loose with the financial advice industry

Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson plays a retired football player turned money manager trying to win professional athletes as clients.

By Alessandra Malito
Support grows for strengthening variable annuity disclosures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 10, 2015
Support grows for strengthening variable annuity disclosures

A so-called summary prospectus would provide information about the risks, costs and benefits of the complicated products in a streamlined manner.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The tax, estate and retirement planning ramifications of the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2015
The tax, estate and retirement planning ramifications of the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage

Ruling affords advisers an opportunity to review and update clients' financial and tax plans

By Andrew Samalin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2015
Citi to pay $180 million for hedge fund sales linked to Smith Barney

Citigroup has agreed to pay $180 million to settle charges tied to two hedge funds the SEC said were improperly marketed and sold by private bankers and Smith Barney brokers.

By Mason Braswell
Janus Capital inflows slow but CEO Weil points to positive trend
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2015
Janus Capital inflows slow but CEO Weil points to positive trend

Investors added $200 million in the second quarter, down from $1.1 billion in the prior period.

By Randy Diamond
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2015
Toddlers need savings accounts, too

To get control of your wallet when you're an adult, you need years of practical experience with money.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2015
Why you can't give relatives scholarship money and call it charity

The IRS shuts down a scholarship fund that gave money only to family; find out how you can provide income to loved ones tax free.

By Bloomberg
Minnesota adviser gets 25 years in prison for Ponzi scheme
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2015
Minnesota adviser gets 25 years in prison for Ponzi scheme

Sean Meadows pleaded guilty to diverting $10 million for business and personal expenses, including gambling and &#8220;adult entertainment.&#8221;

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2015
Should you let a robot manage your investments?

Robo-advisers aren't right for everyone. People with complicated finances, or those who need some handholding, may benefit from a person to talk to.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2015
NBA star Tim Duncan says losses from financial adviser topped $20 million

Future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan says he was pushed into investments despite conflicts of interest; adviser disputes the charges. <i>(Don't miss: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20130812/FREE/812009998/PH/athletes-vs-advisers" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Athletes vs. Advisers</a>)</i>

By Bloomberg
Cost of settling estates rising as states hunt for more revenue
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2015
Cost of settling estates rising as states hunt for more revenue

Connecticut tops the nation in probate fees &amp;mdash; latest example of removing caps to fund courts.

By Liz Skinner