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RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2015
Wine is a fine investment — but beware the risks

While the category can provide an alternative to traditional asset classes, high fees and lack of liquidity may mean too much risk for the uninitiated.

By Jeff Benjamin
Massachusetts regulator William Galvin charges Securities America over 'bait and switch' ads targeting elderly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2015
Massachusetts regulator William Galvin charges Securities America over 'bait and switch' ads targeting elderly

Massachusetts' top securities cop has charged the firm with failure to supervise a broker who allegedly used deceptive advertising on his radio show, exploiting the dangers of Alzheimer's to gain access to elderly clients.

By Mason Braswell
How much should advisers charge for a brand-new robo offering?
FINTECH JUL 15, 2015
How much should advisers charge for a brand-new robo offering?

Thinking through pricing structure is an important part of the process when implementing an automated investment service .

By Alessandra Malito
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink challenges money managers, politicians on retirement issues
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2015
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink challenges money managers, politicians on retirement issues

Inadequacy of savings is a "far bigger crisis than health care ever was."

By Trevor Hunnicutt
WIREHOUSES JUL 15, 2015
John Thiel: Learn from the past or lose out in the future

By Mason Braswell
SEC sued for using its own judges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 15, 2015
SEC sued for using its own judges

Investment firm seeks to block action as Dodd-Frank ripple effect seen giving SEC the edge.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2015
Franklin Templeton suffers big profit drop as investors pull cash from mutual funds

In worst quarterly outflow ever, assets under management at the firm dropped 11% in fiscal fourth quarter, to $771 billion.

By Bloomberg
Social Security Disability Fund will be empty next year
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2015
Social Security Disability Fund will be empty next year

Combined, Social Security retirement and disability fund reserves projected to be exhausted in 2034.

By Bloomberg
9 things companies do during earnings season that investors hate
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2015
9 things companies do during earnings season that investors hate

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Some things companies do during earnings season that can really rub investors the wrong way.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morningstar, Riskalyze team up to integrate adviser programs
FINTECH JUL 14, 2015
Morningstar, Riskalyze team up to integrate adviser programs

Advisers who use both companies' software will gain automatic data synchronization across the two platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
Should advisers suggest that an algorithm do clients' saving for them?
FINTECH JUL 14, 2015
Should advisers suggest that an algorithm do clients' saving for them?

An increasing number of companies want to identify &amp;mdash; and whisk away &amp;mdash; investors' excess cash.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2015
Crowdfunding-style approach to real estate investing gains momentum

Proliferation of digital platforms opens new ways to access properties, but investors must do their homework.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2015
Would you like a diamond with your hotel suite? How about in your martini?

High-end restaurants and hotels are increasingly serving up diamonds and other bling.

By Bloomberg
Why you might want to cover your assets from volatility now
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2015
Why you might want to cover your assets from volatility now

BlackRock chief investment strategist says prospect of stocks and bonds moving in tandem means higher risks for investors.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
3 things to consider before pursuing a strategic asset allocation
EQUITIES JUL 14, 2015
3 things to consider before pursuing a strategic asset allocation

Common assumptions that come with investment strategies don't always reflect reality.

By Peter Hecht
BlackRock warns of stock-bond correlation, suggests illiquid real estate
EQUITIES JUL 14, 2015
BlackRock warns of stock-bond correlation, suggests illiquid real estate

Chief investment strategist says liquid investments are being challenged to offer competitive returns.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Hillary Clinton calls for capital gains tax to reward 'longer-term investments'
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2015
Hillary Clinton calls for capital gains tax to reward 'longer-term investments'

Presidential candidate seeks to reward longer-term investments, rein in &quot;excessive risks&#8221; in the industry, and go after individuals in enforcement cases.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Help boomers recognize reality bites when it comes to wages in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2015
Help boomers recognize reality bites when it comes to wages in retirement

Most working retirees are making much less per hour now, survey shows

By Liz Skinner
Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen still expecting to raise rates this year
FIXED INCOME JUL 14, 2015
Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen still expecting to raise rates this year

Central banker repeats pledge that pace of subsequent increases will be gradual.

By Bloomberg
Wealthfront sparks robo price war, drops account minimum to $500
FINTECH JUL 14, 2015
Wealthfront sparks robo price war, drops account minimum to $500

The combative robo-adviser takes a shot at competitors for their fee structures.

By Alessandra Malito