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RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2014
Fed chief Yellen sees few risks to divert from QE tapering

Says surprised by reports of weaker job growth, wants to see more data.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2014
Schwab debuts all-ETF 401(k) platform

Through the new innovation, participants can expect to see fund expenses at about 10 basis points or less

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2014
Schwab to give unhappy clients a fee refund

Certain clients will be entitled to get back a quarter's program fees.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2014
$1B cost to harmonize adviser-broker rules would land on clients, Schwab's Bernie Clark says

Harmonizing regulations that pertain to investment advisers and brokers would add $1 billion in expenses to registered investment advisers without any real benefit to clients, Schwab's Bernie Clark said at the Schwab Impact Conference in Washington D.C.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving estate outright to his partner, star stuck her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Gen X needs advisers to help them ride the coming wave

Hit hard by recession, the population continues to lack confidence in investments.

By CODONNELL
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Think cash flow, health care for your retirement

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

By CODONNELL
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over estate value

For the rich and famous, careful planning needed to keep the value of image out of Tax Man's clutches

By Darla Mercado
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 13, 2014
Bill Gross compares Chinese economy to 'mystery meat'

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>The Bond King: China's a big risk. Plus: JPMorgan goes on a settlement binge, finance industry tells investors to stay calm, Obama administration catches a CBO boomerang, and some healthy balance sheets for the New Year.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Raymond James net revenue for fiscal first quarter hits record, up 7% from a year earlier

Client assets under administration rose 15% to $447 billion; 'positive net flows and strong equity markets.'

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Review marriage implications with same-sex couples – or be on the hook

Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
How advisers can overcome the success paradox

Many advisers have plateaued and now derive their growth from stock market performance and occasional referrals. Some are happily where they want to be, but more frequently, it has &#8220;just happened.&#8221; Why is it that these firms that once grew so fast have slowed down?

By Joe Duran
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Advisers brave polar vortex's brutal cold

But only the temperatures are negative, as advisers shrug off nasty weather and get to work.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Lessons in leadership from Nelson Mandela

Growing up in Southern Africa, Joe Duran writes that Nelson Mandela's name was always a catalyst to an argument. He was feared and demonized by white politicians, but he was also a hero.

By Joe Duran
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Surprises in store for advisers at T3 conference this week

Stay tuned to Twitter for attendees sharing tips, tricks and insights.

By Alessandra Malito
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 12, 2014
Franklin Templeton lifts Ukraine bet by over $250 million

Asset manager is the country's largest debtholder; growing violence spurs unprecedented losses.

By Gregory Crawford
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2014
Fidelity names Morrison to head asset management

Longtime veteran replaces O'Hanley as unit loses ground to rivals amid investor outflows.

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2014
A credit freeze could complicate your Social Security sign-up process

Find out how to sign up for your personalized benefit estimate

By Mary Beth Franklin
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 12, 2014
BlackRock's Fink calls market drop 'old-fashioned correction'

CEO says long-term investors staying the course, blames hedge funds for volatility.

By Gregory Crawford
Dennis Stattman's 25-year balancing act
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 12, 2014
Dennis Stattman's 25-year balancing act

Dennis Stattman, manager of BlackRock's global allocation fund, has made advisers look smart and has kept clients happy thanks to 25 years of outperformance.

By Jason Kephart