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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
What a fee policy statement really needs

The devil is in the details when it comes to making sure retirement plan advisers are not at risk of a regulatory breach

By lkonish
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
The horsepower behind 401(k) plans: A specialist adviser

Employers are turning to a new kind of adviser to help their employees save for retirement, a new survey shows.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
Unique challenges in handling existing VAs

By Ed Mccarthy
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2014
Merger of Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties and Cole Real Estate Investments closes

Combined company is the largest publicly traded net-lease REIT, with value of $21.5B

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
The ticking time bomb of forced drawdowns on variable annuities

Fine print on older contracts leaves elderly clients in position of losing death benefits.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
Employees win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Appeals court backs claims that company breached its fiduciary duty. Could their win change how you save?

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
Creative ideas for long-term client retention and growth

Advisers must be proactive, utilizing a multi- pronged approach to create a better connection with clients and their beneficiaries.

By Mark Singer
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
4% withdrawal rate in retirement unrealistic in real world, researchers say

New paper suggests flexibility around withdrawal rates, asset allocations is a better approach.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley shuffles top leadership with addition of new role

Firm shifts shifting some top brass to create a new role focused on strategy and client management.

By Mason Braswell
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 12, 2014
Stock market bulls still feeling the love

After 'garden variety' correction, shares rebound with the strength of resilient sector leadership, bolstered by better-than-anticipated earnings and ongoing Fed monetary accommodation.

By Gene Peroni
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
Securities America enters hybrid advisory arena

Firm teams with RIA United Advisors and former Morgan Stanley executive to offer advisers independence and broker-dealer support.

By CODONNELL
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower nears launch of new channel for independent advisers

HighTower Alliance to offer independence, access to firm's investment platform, BD services.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
SEC eases, clarifies muni adviser registration requirements for RIAs, BDs

Those who provide local governments with advice on derivatives won't have to register.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
Finra fines Stifel, Century Securities $1M on complex ETFs

Stifel, subsidiary broker-dealer agree to pay fines and restitution for sales of nontraditional funds.

By Mason Braswell
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower grabs Merrill Lynch adviser managing $320M

Laurie C. Kamhi is breaking away from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Private Banking and Investment Group, where she managed $320 million for well-heeled clients and institutions.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
MSRB to follow Finra regarding suitability rules

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2014
Pockets of opportunity in Europe, emerging markets

Despite growing economic concern, there is no shortage of reasons for optimism

By Lisa Myers
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2014
Passive investments now available in adviser-sold 529 plans

Giving investors and advisers to 'make a trade-off between the lower-cost option or the opportunity' from actively managed portfolios.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2014
Don't let brokers keep watch on themselves

Bloomberg columnist William D. Cohan on the saga of Jill Wile, a former manager in the southeast regional office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

By William D. Cohan
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 11, 2014
Finra bonus disclosure rule to the SEC

If approved, the rule would require brokers who receive more than $100,000 in incentive compensation to notify clients in writing; some say it could chill recruitment.

By Gregory Crawford