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RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2012
INsider: What adviser Ben Bernanke is telling you to do

Fed head's message to investors is clear: Take on more risk

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 17, 2012
Wachovia/Wells to appeal verdict in raiding case

The bad blood between St. Louis crosstown rivals Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. and the former Wachovia Securities LLC continues.

By Dan Jamieson
New service aids ETF use in 401(k)s
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2012
New service aids ETF use in 401(k)s

Folio Institutional and unitZXchange partnership makes it easier to use mix of assets in plan accounts

By Dan Jamieson
Tardy TD enters VA race
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 16, 2012
Tardy TD enters VA race

Brokerage rolling out low-cost variable annuities for RIAs; direct sales to consumers the endgame

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2012
Thinly traded ETFs: A competitive advantage in wealth management

By Mark Bruno
China in a bullion shop, pushes gold to four-week high
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 16, 2012
China in a bullion shop, pushes gold to four-week high

Big purchase of precious metal by the big country fuels spike in price; 'regaining its safe-haven qualities'

By John Goff
Others retreat, but this carrier is charging into the VA business
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 16, 2012
Others retreat, but this carrier is charging into the VA business

Sammons to launch new product with large investment menu; hawking the tax benefits, not the living benefits

By Bloomberg
Buffett winning $1M bet with hedge fund
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 15, 2012
Buffett winning $1M bet with hedge fund

So far, Oracle's punt on S&P 500 beating return of Protégé Partner's fund of funds; payout goes to charity

By John Goff
Buffett hits jackpot with 'all-in wager' on U.S economy
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 15, 2012
Buffett hits jackpot with 'all-in wager' on U.S economy

Oracle's acquisition of Burlington Northern a bet on recovery; thriving railroad paid $1B distribution to Berkshire last month

By John Goff
Christie to Buffett: 'Write a check and shut up'
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 15, 2012
Christie to Buffett: 'Write a check and shut up'

New Jersey governor Chris Christie does not generally pull his punches. So it came as no surprise this week when Christie slammed Warren Buffett's assertion that the rich don't pay enough to the U.S. Treasury. Christie's advice to the Oracle? See above.

By John Goff
INcite: Cap gains raise requires two big tweaks
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 15, 2012
INcite: Cap gains raise requires two big tweaks

Hike the rate, but allow investors to adjust for inflation; also, kill off the 'angel of death'

By Ray Madoff
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2012
Clients with Alzheimer's pose 'scary' legal risks

By Andrew Osterland
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 15, 2012
Campaign has Betty White pitching 'hot' life settlements

Actress Betty White is the celebrity pitchwoman for life settlements provider The Lifeline Program and also stars in the firm's viral YouTube video, “I'm Still Hot.”

By Bloomberg
Property taxes up a whopping 66% in this state since 2001
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2012
Property taxes up a whopping 66% in this state since 2001

Garden State of New Jersey no bed of roses for homeowners

By John Goff
Pimco's Gross says global economy, markets at risk in 2012
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 15, 2012
Pimco's Gross says global economy, markets at risk in 2012

Pimco's Gross: U.S. Treasuries look more appealing; Total Return now at 30% U.S. gov't debt

By Doug Cubberley
UBS sues two ex-advisers claiming they took customer data to Wells Fargo
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2012
UBS sues two ex-advisers claiming they took customer data to Wells Fargo

Named as defendants in the lawsuit filed Wednesday by UBS Financial Services Inc. are David Kinnear and Kathleen Bakas.

By Doug Cubberley
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 14, 2012
Catch-up contributions help retirement

By Lule Demmissie
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2012
When decisions are impaired by disability

By MFXFeeder
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2012
Next Gen: The advisory industry's 'best kept secret'?

A handful of universities, led by Texas Tech and Virginia Tech, are growing their CFP programs and introducing more young talent into the financial planning industry each year. Yet few firms seem to be aware of the budding talent pool.

By Mark Bruno
Indie B-D loses – but still wins – arbitration ruling on DBSI deals
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2012
Indie B-D loses – but still wins – arbitration ruling on DBSI deals

Finra panel orders Berthel Fisher to pay client $20K in damages for sale of TICs; client was seeking $445K

By Bruce Kelly