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RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2013
American Realty Capital offers to buy a Cole REIT for $5.7 billion

Suddenly, two giants in the REIT universe are going at it hammer and tong. At stake? Creation of the largest net-lease real estate investment trust.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
Finra's broker-comp proposal raises hackles

Two large industry groups have slammed a Finra proposal that would require greater disclosure of incentive bonuses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2013
Creating opportunities from the DOL's fee disclosure rules

Few changes in the retirement plan landscape have been as far-reaching and significant as the Department of Labor's (DOL's) recent fee transparency initiative. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), you have likely already assessed whether you are subject to the new regulations, and if you are, have reviewed your fee disclosure practices to ensure that you are in compliance. It's now time to turn your attention to business opportunities presented by the DOL's fee transparency rules, according to this white paper from TD Ameritrade Institutional.

By Mark Bruno
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
InvestmentNews launches 'The Career Center'

<i>InvestmentNews</i> has launched a jobs board, The Career Center, at Investment News.com/careers that provides financial advisers with information about employment opportunities.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2013
Reps working hard to calm panicky investors

The uncertain economic recovery and stock market volatility, which have driven many equity investors to the bond market, are leading advisers to do intensive client hand-holding.

By Hilary Johnson
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Adviser mulling offer for NHL's Phoenix Coyotes

A California-based adviser is heading up a group of investment bankers and sports-entertainment advisers looking to take the NHL's Phoenix franchise out of bankruptcy.

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2013
Searching for return in a tough bond world

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2013
Apple set to raise dividend by more than half

Analysts expert iPad maker to ramp it payouts to shareholders; stacks of cash

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2013
When it comes to social media, advisers should beware but be there

SEC isn't aggressively scrutinizing adviser use of social media, so with sound policies in place &#8212; take no fear.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Translating Social Security-speak

Looking for clarity in the fog of confusion when claiming benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 26, 2013
Insurer's B-Ds may be Cetera's next target

Industry watchers say acquisitive broker-dealer Cetera may be eying two of the insurer's B-Ds.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2013
LPL plans 3Q job cuts, move to outsourcing

According to a letter sent out by CEO Mark Casady, LPL plans to outsource a number of back office jobs this year. As a result, some current employees will be let go in the second half.

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Ex-Schwab exec Barnaby Grist finds his 'sweet spot' in new gig

Newly appointed exec at Cetera Financial has been charged with integrating the firm's securities and advisory businesses. For Grist, that's where the action is

By Bloomberg
Barnaby Grist leaves Schwab for new venture
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2013
Barnaby Grist leaves Schwab for new venture

Barnaby Grist has left his position as senior managing director of strategic business development of The Charles Schwab Corp.'s investment adviser group to join Cetera Financial Group, a new independent-brokerage venture controlled by Lightyear Capital LLC.

By Jed Horowitz
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 25, 2013
The Takeaway: Going nuts for global REITs

Investors chasing yield find it in real estate investment trusts

By Joshua Brown
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2013
Gay spouses struggle to claim benefits

By Liz Skinner
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2013
Housing recovery? That's old news

But tardy investors could still find some upside; bottom finally pinpointed

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2013
A deficit theory's backers and smackers

Can deficit spending - and its effects - be ignored?

By DJAMIESON
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2013
SEC: Ex-Ore. gubernatorial hopeful sold fake Facebook shares

By DJAMIESON
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 24, 2013
Long-term bull Cote feeling defensive about the market

By Jeff Benjamin