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RIA NEWS APR 08, 2013
Focus Financial does it again, lands $1B RIA

Tenth deal of 2012 for national aggregator

By AOSTERLAND
RIA NEWS APR 08, 2013
How much is that advisory firm in the window?

When it comes to what an RIA firm is worth, buyers and sellers tell a very different tale.

By DJAMIESON
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2013
Bond managers taking on more risk

By Jason Kephart
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Rollover conflicts a task for advisers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
GAO is on target in rollover report

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2013
Cetera acquiring two B-Ds from MetLife

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Now entering: Pension offset zone, a Social Security nightmare

Retirement payout from non-covered work can wipe out a spousal or survivor benefit

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2013
Protecting against financial ID theft

Advisers should consider the potential for identity theft of clients' children, as well as address social media privacy controls.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Surprise! A trip to the Social Security office isn't hell on earth

One adviser's visit to the local bureau was easier than expected; there's hope

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Virtual Social Security accounts can be a real pain

Safeguards to prevent identity can also prevent users from setting up online accounts

By Mary Beth Franklin
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?
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
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2013
Charges tossed, but Finra gadfly not home-free yet

By DJAMIESON
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
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2013
Study backs delaying benefits

Morningstar research confirms prudence of patience in collecting Social Security

By MFXFeeder
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
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.
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2013
Brokerages' next big threat? Portfolios to go

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

By Darla Mercado
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