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Merrill growing the herd with training program
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 29, 2012
Merrill growing the herd with training program

Revamped structure already seen paying off; 'core to our strategy'

By AOSTERLAND
Seeking fee boost, MetLife to run money for big investors
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2012
Seeking fee boost, MetLife to run money for big investors

Insurer to pull back from cash-heavy products like variable annuities

By Gregory Crawford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2012
Remodeling as retirement planning

'Aging in place' is growing trend as retirees prefer to stay put.

By Gregory Crawford
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2012
Top adviser Q&A: Zachary Abraham

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2012
Can performance evaluations in the workplace really be painless?

Cutting-edge firms are adopting three primary perspectives that transform organizations into firms where employees look forward to the annual feedback ritual, leading to enhanced individual and firm performance.

By Marnie E. Green
Jeremy Grantham offers most-depressing forecast ever
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2012
Jeremy Grantham offers most-depressing forecast ever

In his latest prediction, legendary strategist Jeremy Grantham offers what may be the most-depressing economic forecast ever. Happy Thanksgiving!

By DJAMIESON
IRS eases retirement loan procedures for Sandy victims
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2012
IRS eases retirement loan procedures for Sandy victims

People affected by Hurricane Sandy, or their close relatives, can tap qualified retirement plans without having to follow certain procedures for hardship withdrawals, the Internal Revenue Service said.

By Liz Skinner
Evercore Wealth snags Mt. Eden in West Coast expansion
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 28, 2012
Evercore Wealth snags Mt. Eden in West Coast expansion

Latest RIA deal as managers look to beat capital gains hike

By Bruce Kelly
No fear factor as Roth IRA investors embrace risk
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2012
No fear factor as Roth IRA investors embrace risk

Sitting on far greater percentage of stocks than traditional IRA holders

By Darla Mercado
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2012
A better retirement withdrawal strategy — from the tax man

By Darla Mercado
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 27, 2012
How future GDP could drop to 1% annual growth

GMO's Jeremy Grantham recently wrote that 3% annual GDP growth is history. Now a new commentary from Research Affiliates offers another sobering forecast about future growth in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 26, 2012
Bob Doll: What could derail bull market run

By Bob Doll
No time to waste in making tax moves, experts say
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 26, 2012
No time to waste in making tax moves, experts say

Sell stock shares, reinvest in munis and other tax-advantaged vehicles; 'sooner rather than later'

By Liz Skinner
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Dividends make a difference

This white paper from RidgeWorth Investments argues why dividend-paying stock funds will continue to garner fund flows as investors look for solutions to navigate the current market challenges and position themselves for a steadier path to long-term growth.

By RidgeWorth Investments
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Fiscal cliff: Making decisions in crisis

How sharp is the “ax” in “tax” to U.S. Equity Valuations? Brian Singer, the head of William Blair's Dynamic Allocation Strategies team, explores in a new white paper exploring the implications of the fiscal cliff.

By William Blair
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Opportunities amid rising rate environments

By Delaware Investments
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2012
The election is over: Let's get down to business

The U.S. economy is headed toward a fiscal cliff, and shortly thereafter, toward another debt ceiling confrontation, which carries the risk of another rating action on U.S. long-term debt. This white paper from Invesco explores why it is important to address these risks in order to promote sustainable long-term economic growth.

By Invesco
INVESTING FIXED INCOME NOV 25, 2012
Pay more attention to yield or spread?

By Robert Persons
RIAS RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Jeremy Grantham offers most depressing forecast ever

By DJAMIESON
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2012
Updated Pru report out on Social Security strategies

By MFXFeeder