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MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2012
MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James

Just a week since the acquisition was finalized, RJ announces appointments and promotions

By AOSTERLAND
Raymond James buys Morgan Keegan
RIA NEWS DEC 10, 2012
Raymond James buys Morgan Keegan

After months of speculation, Regions Financial finally sells Morgan Keegan. The price tag? A whopping $930 million. The buyer? Raymond James.

By Andrew Osterland
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Many unaware of this Social Security twist

By MFXFeeder
IRA ALERT DEC 09, 2012
Sandy could blow through IRAs

By Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Tweaking your home to 'age in place'

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Finra on to B-Ds that sold VAs with hedge funds

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2012
Cohen: Next big move in bonds is down

By Jason Kephart
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2012
Dollar cap most uncharitable

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2012
Big-Four accountant wins appeal

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
The case for fixed-indexed annuities

By Doug Wolff
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Investing strategies as taxes rise

By Jeff Benjamin
No C-E change as CFP Board scraps controversial plan
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2012
No C-E change as CFP Board scraps controversial plan

Proposal would have hiked continuing-education requirements for registrants; no shortage of comments.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INsider: Edward Jones contract — new or not — perplexes brokers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
INsider: Edward Jones contract — new or not — perplexes brokers

Brokers at Edward Jones are being asked to sign a new employment contract. While the agreement is not new, the tough wording has caught some reps by surprise.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra plan for bonus disclosure draws sharp reaction
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
Finra plan for bonus disclosure draws sharp reaction

A potential proposal by Finra requiring reps to dislose their recruitment incentive to clients is drawing decidedly mixed reviews. Dan Jamieson reports on the reaction.

By DJAMIESON
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
Sarch: Full disclosure on recruiting incentives? Bring it on!

Full disclosure on recruiting packages? Bring it on!

By Danny Sarch
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2012
Nursing homes bleed assets dry: Study

Median household wealth zapped by stay of over thirty days; the good news — once you're broke, Medicare kicks in

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2012
Buffett: Wealthy tax-avoiders 'the moochers'

Berkshire boss takes direct shot at Romney's '47 percent'; backs minimum levy

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2012
Insurer settles charges that it slow-paid on LTCI claims

On follow-up exam, regulators found Bankers Life had not fully implemented previous recommendations

By Darla Mercado
'Major loss' as big L.A. adviser leaves Morgan Stanley for Merrill Lynch
WIREHOUSES DEC 06, 2012
'Major loss' as big L.A. adviser leaves Morgan Stanley for Merrill Lynch

Rebecca Rothstein, legacy Smith Barney adviser, jumps ship; No.2 on Barron's list

By AOSTERLAND
Dollar cap on deductions would have 'devastating impact' on charitable giving
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2012
Dollar cap on deductions would have 'devastating impact' on charitable giving

Will wipe out tax benefit for wealthier donors, experts say

By Liz Skinner