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RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2014
Former Barclays broker ordered to repay $3.25M on loan default

Broker was fired before contract was up and defaulted on upfront loan.

By Mason Braswell
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 28, 2014
Pimco names four more deputy CIOs in wake of El-Erian's departure

Bond powerhouse moves quickly to strengthen bench; number of deputies to Gross reaches six.

By Gregory Crawford
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 28, 2014
Investors go berserk over Bitcoin trading platform

Also in today's Breakfast with Benjamin: Getting contrarian in 2014, El-Erian picks apart the Fed's taper plans, Morningstar warns against timing this market, more Obamacare taxes coming, and companies that got social media right

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2014
Bitcoin is soaring, but financial advisers are steering clear for now

Despite the Bitcoin hype, many advisers are steering clear of the online currency, which is unregulated by central banks and traded freely on the Internet.

By MDURISIN
Duration of marriage and divorce affect Social Security benefits
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2014
Duration of marriage and divorce affect Social Security benefits

But there is an exception to the two-year divorce rule.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2014
Why customer service reps are the backbone of your firm

When it comes to building your advisory practice, Scott Hanson says that you'll greatly accelerate your growth by partnering with highly trained customer service representatives.

By Scott Hanson
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2014
United Capital holds tight to its purse strings

The firm has not dipped into its $30 million fundraising; early partners continue to hold on.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2014
Investors of all asset levels attracted to self-directed trading platforms

With investors of all asset levels attracted to self-directed trading platforms, advisers need to keep up with all the do-it-yourself online offerings because the DIY channel is mainstream.

By Joyce Hanson
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2014
Advisers: 5 reasons to vet 5 firms before making a move

By Tom Daley
Finding succession solutions under your nose
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2014
Finding succession solutions under your nose

More owners working out deals with junior advisers to take over their practices.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 27, 2014
Four recruiting trends for 2014

As we close the books on 2013, most firms have long since set their recruiting goals for 2014. In the process, many have asked where our team saw transitioning advisers moving in 2014.

By Tom Daley
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2014
New strategy for equity investing during retirement ignites debate

A new paper by Wade D. Pfau and Michael Kitces turns conventional retirement income strategy on its head.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2014
Retirement expert Pfau talks options for withdrawal

Depends on where client is - living modestly in early years or enjoy days to fullest.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2014
Retirement income theories focus on meeting lifestyle goals or needs

Pfau explains two strategies that depend on flexibility of the client.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2014
Finra fines two IBDs owned by Ladenburg Thalmann a total of $1.275M

Triad Advisors, Securities America failed to supervise reps who created and sent inaccurate consolidated account statements to clients, regulator says.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2014
Women resist taking investment risks, survey shows

They're less willing to play the market than men, but they'll ensure the mortgage is paid off

By CODONNELL
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 26, 2014
Five years since the bottom, looking at stocks' recovery

Friday's menu: Looking at stocks' recovery five years from the bottom. Plus: A big day for econ data, a bitcoin exchange crashes but new products spring up, Morgan Stanley gets a lawsuit tossed and Ukraine update

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2014
Delaying tactic pays

New research puts a price tag on the value of delaying Social Security benefits by providing an internal-rate-of-return analysis. Mary Beth Franklin explains.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2014
New proposal to simplify tax code might make you wince

Some higher-income professionals would pay an extra 10%

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2014
Edward Jones settles cold-calling case for $750,000

The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation accused the firm of unlawfully soliciting clients on do-not-call lists

By Mason Braswell