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ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH APR 07, 2013
Wirehouses go big on tech

Two of the largest Wall Street banks — Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. — have been investing heavily in online platforms targeting self-directed investors.

By AOSTERLAND
Is new-look Morgan Stanley returning to its glory days?
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 07, 2013
Is new-look Morgan Stanley returning to its glory days?

Wall Steet giant almost unrecognizable after makeover led by James Gorman; better model?

By William D. Cohan
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2013
Charges tossed, but Finra gadfly not home-free yet

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 05, 2013
'This is a big deal': Bloomberg entering online advice market

Bloomberg is testing a premium online wealth management service targeted to the mass-affluent investor. Should you be worried?

By AOSTERLAND
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2013
Study backs delaying benefits

Morningstar research confirms prudence of patience in collecting Social Security

By MFXFeeder
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 05, 2013
REIT war erupts as Cole rejects unsolicited bid from ARC

A battle has broken out among real estate investment giants as Cole Properties turns down a $5.7B bid lodged by American Realty Capital.

By John Goff
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2013
ICI survey: Americans back tax breaks for retirement savings

Most also want Congress to keep 401(k), IRA tax deferrals, no caps on employer contributions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 05, 2013
Brokerages' next big threat? Portfolios to go

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 04, 2013
SEC says Illinois misled investors over pension funding

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 04, 2013
For presentations on the iPad, one app does not fit all

A test drive of the latest hosting and presentation programs for Apple's ubiquitous tablet

By Janowski Davis
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2013
E&O underwriters screen alt products

Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
American Funds ups its game in retirement arena

Faced with outflows in retirement share class, American Funds launches new lineup of products, adds new options for advisers.

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
REIT spurns rival's offer, pursues its own agenda

Cole turns down bid from rival American Realty Capital; minimizes the premium

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
Americans' retirement confidence remains at an all-time low

Enormous opportunity exists for advisers to help clients save and thrive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 03, 2013
Meredith Whitney reveals 'the stock to own this year'

Meredith Whitney has once again come out with a bold market prediction. But this time, she's not alone in her thinking.

By John Goff
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 03, 2013
Options abound for income-seekers

With rates at historic lows, investors can't rely only on bonds but also must look at equities

By James Wong
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 03, 2013
The tax lure of MLPs and REITs

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 02, 2013
$400M Merrill team starts firm

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 02, 2013
Cash-poor Advizent closes doors

By DJAMIESON
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Investors up in arms over Cole's quick kick of $5.7B offer

Advisers, investors looking for answers after REIT's management rejects generous bid from American Realty Capital

By Bruce Kelly