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RIA NEWS SEP 27, 2013
A 'full-scale rout' on trading?

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley had their earnings estimates lowered by Brad Hintz, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst, amid a decline in trading he called “a full-scale rout.”

By Matt Ackermann
RIA NEWS SEP 27, 2013
Americans losing faith in economic recovery: Poll

Economists forecast that growth will pick up but consumers don't agree. Washington's dysfunction is one major factor.

By Gregory Crawford
Wells Fargo to add 1,400 reps this year, report says
RIA NEWS SEP 27, 2013
Wells Fargo to add 1,400 reps this year, report says

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC chief executive Danny Ludeman told Dow Jones today that he expects to hire more than 1,400 brokers this year.

By Dan Jamieson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Turning to social media for retirement savings info

More firms using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook but workers missing out.

By Megan Durisin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Annuities changes puzzle advisers

Advisers admit that variable annuities' varying product features and investment menus pose challenges, and insurers could do more to improve their clarity.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
A real life case of confused claiming strategies

When to use 'file and suspend' vs. a restricted claim for spousal benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Know the VA or stay away

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS SEP 26, 2013
Navigating the RIA landscape: First stop the corporate RIA

By Tom Daley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2013
Adviser on the move? Four things to know before you go

Whether you are thinking of going independent, changing broker-dealers or just want to confirm your current business platform is right for you, there are four critical areas to analyze.

By Tom Daley
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2013
Two options to 'super-size' Social Security benefits

How financial advisers can help their clients who claim reduced Social Security benefits early and regret it later take steps to reset and maximize their benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Don't get bitten by the capital gains tax

What you need to know before you're socked with taxes on distributions from your mutual funds

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Will the U.S. economy plummet over the edge?

Economists forecast that growth will pick up, but consumers don't agree

By Gregory Crawford
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Bad timing is sinking your nest egg

You may be your own worst enemy when it comes to beating the market

By Jason Kephart
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2013
When yield is as high as an elephant's eye, investors listen

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Rob Isbitts: "Leverage is what pops the bubble"

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Bond woes toppling Total Return ETF

By Jason Kephart
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2013
Morgan Stanley nabs $1.5B J.P. Morgan team

This addition is the latest in a string of high-profile, late-summer hires.

By DJAMIESON
Not all MLP funds created equal
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Not all MLP funds created equal

Some go to extraordinary lengths to qualify for preferential treatment under the tax code.

By Robert N. Gordon
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2013
Client advocates

Getting a jump on the effects of aging by preparing future decision makershttp://edit.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcsedit.dll/red#

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES SEP 23, 2013
Is the great correlation over?

Live from the <i>IN</i> Alternatives Investments Conference: Low rates, economic uncertainty and surprises have pushed asset classes in the same direction

By JKEPHART