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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2014
New Social Security tool debuts for advisers

The latest benefits optimizing software is free.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Don't get greedy with Social Security strategies
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2014
Don't get greedy with Social Security strategies

Don't get greedy when trying to maximize Social Security benefits for your clients. Beneficiaries are entitled to only one claim per person. <i>InvestmentNews</i> contributing editor Mary Beth Franklin has the details.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security benefits subject to a family maximum limit
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2014
Social Security benefits subject to a family maximum limit

Payments to spouse and children may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2014
Practice Makeover: Forming an action plan

Don't miss the second episode of <i>InvestmentNews'</i> <b><a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=PracticeMakeover&quot;>Practice Makeover</a></b>, as a trio of expert adviser coaches brainstorm potential solutions to adviser Trent Bradshaw's time management woes.

By Andrew Leigh
Variable annuities
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2014
Variable annuities

By dcheruvil
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2014
Advisers must act as 401(k) watchdogs

As stewards of their clients' financial security, investment advisers and planners must keep a vigilant eye on companies altering their 401(k) plans in ways that hamper clients' ability to save for retirement properly.

By MFXFeeder
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 24, 2014
Bull market lifts average 401(k) balance above $89K

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin: </i>The average 401(k) balance tops $89K. Plus: Comcast buying Time Warner, Fink likes emerging markets while Buffet shuns Graham Holdings, California drought hits agriculture stocks, and the ultimate smart car.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2014
New public opinion poll supports Social Security reform

Changes including raising full retirement age, making more income subject to payroll tax gain support.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 24, 2014
Dallas B-D to close; 'There's no joy in the business,' CEO says

30-rep Argentus Securities squeezed by regulatory woes, tight profit margin.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 24, 2014
National Planning slammed with $6.2M arbitration award

In a dispute focused on real estate investments, the indie B-D and a former broker 'breached fiduciary duty, were negligent,' complaint says. Big award comes with split decision.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2014
Investors socked by $80M annuities scam

Pair of brokers and investment advisory firm among those who allegedly perpetrated 'calculated fraud exploiting terminally ill patients'

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2014
Indexed annuities sales increased by over $5 billion in 2013

By Matt Sirinides
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2014
Pioneer forges ahead with liquid alternative mutual funds

By Andrew Leigh
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2014
When buying puts to protect profits

By MFXFeeder
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 22, 2014
Buffett's market-beating skills revealed

New study finds Oracle of Omaha has outperformed every long-lived U.S. stock and mutual fund.

By Gregory Crawford
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2014
What's inside a Wall Street secret society party

A first-person account of an event for the 1%, plus other must-reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 21, 2014
SEC unveils plan to investigate never-before-examined RIAs

Commission spells out activities it will focus on during exams.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2014
Retirement action plan for middle-class boomers: Think cash flow, health care

New book offers strategies to boost income and trim risk in the golden years.

By CODONNELL
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 21, 2014
After turnaround, UBS caps off banner year

Margins continued to improve as profit jumped 64%.

By Mason Braswell
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 21, 2014
It's back! Market volatility sets advisers' defensive plans in motion

The recent spike in stock market volatility has put the financial advice community into scramble mode, with many advisers fielding calls from nervous clients while embracing defensive investment strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin