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FINTECH NOV 20, 2014
Fidelity researchers dive into virtual reality with StockCity

Fidelity researchers dive into virtual reality with StockCity, a wearable technology interface for investors to explore the stock market like it were the streets of Midtown Manhattan.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2014
Despite wrong call this year, investors still forecasting bond bomb

After the legions of market savants missed out on hundreds of billions of dollars in gains this year anticipating a tumble in bonds, you'd think they would have found another target. You'd be wrong.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2014
Caution: New IRS rules for IRA rollovers come with risks for advisers

Guidance from the IRS on its one-IRA-rollover-per-year rule requires advisers to know where clients' money has been or risk a snafu that could sever that relationship.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME NOV 20, 2014
Bill Gross' move to Janus not likely to have long-term ripple in bond market

Pimco Total Return accounts for tiny portion of the U.S. bond market and Janus funds even less.

By Stephen J. Huxley
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2014
IRS sets cost of living adjustments for 2015

Contribution limits climb but not for IRAs

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2014
Mick Jagger highlights a lesson: Insurance is part of an estate plan

His girlfriend's suicide leads to a nasty court fight; could it have been avoided?

By by Andy and Danielle Mayoras
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2014
Fidelity, Pershing, Schwab join suspension of Schorsch REITs

The clearing and custody giants have followed B-Ds by suspending sales of nontraded REITs controlled by Nicholas Schorsch, presenting another potential blow to the real estate czar's business.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2014
Schwab sues ex-advisers, RIA over “conspiracy”

Firm accuses Tampa, Fla.-based Camelot Wealth Management, formed earlier this year by a former branch manager, of unlawful practices in hiring two former Schwab advisers.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2014
Basketball star who went bankrupt wishes he'd gotten an MBA

Antoine Walker made $110M, but blew it all and filed for bankruptcy in 2010.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2014
As economy improves, veteran advisers stay put

Strong market performance keeps most clients and advisers in place. Check out our <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>database</a> to see who's moving where.

By Mason Braswell
OPINION NOV 19, 2014
What top Olympians and top advisers have in common

The Olympians at Sochi have this. Peyton Manning has this. Top performers from around the world in sports, music, and even business have this. Most financial advisers should have this, but they do not. What is it?

By Robert Sofia
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2014
Being a traffic cop at the intersection of disability and Social Security benefits

Social Security tools can't account for disability benefits, which opens up a great opportunity for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2014
How to get the most out of Social Security if you're remarried

Different rules for claiming benefits apply to divorced spouses, survivors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2014
Deconstructing Social Security rules for remarriage

Separate rules for claiming benefits apply to divorced spouses, survivors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2014
SAC Capital's Steven Cohen increases stake in RCAP

Billionaire's family office is boosting its holding in RCS Capital Corp. to 5%, according to regulatory filings.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2014
Advisers need to crack fund managers' narrative

Due diligence: Are you accepting without challenge everything managers are telling you?

By Tom Brakke
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2014
Financial scams hit a new low via adviser's Ponzi scheme on his mom

Start the week off with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring an adviser pulling a Ponzi scheme on his own mother. Plus: JPMorgan settles with mineral-rights owners, becoming a 'financial catch,' and using dividend stocks to be like Warren Buffett.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2014
Majority of women claim Social Security early

Education campaign promotes working with financial advisers to optimize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2014
The 3 most important things advisers should do when helping clients with dementia

Get the most important tips for helping clients with dementia from a certified financial planner whose first client was his grandmother, leading him down a career path he never expected.

By Don Mitchell
OPINION NOV 18, 2014
What to do about dementia? Advice for the adviser

To efficiently serve and protect clients that develop dementia, specific steps can be taken

By Steve Starnes