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RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2015
The cost of independence

For new RIAs like Christopher Bray of Ariel Capital Advisors, projecting expenses and revenue can be tricky.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION DEC 06, 2015
Set one clear annual goal to help you and your team stay focused

There's no magic ticket to growth, but the best route is identifying what you do best and continuing to find ways to do it better

By Ron Carson and Scott Ford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2015
Department of Labor's lifetime income illustrations at a 'crossroads'

A DOL official said the regulatory project around lifetime income projections has stalled due to a split in opinion.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2015
Hollywood makes it tough on advisers to build trust

Movies and TV depict advisers who represent Wall Street's underbelly

By Liz Skinner
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2015
Longevity annuities better deal than bonds, immediate annuities, but lag equities

High payout rates and a concrete investment time horizon give longevity annuities a leg up on some investments.

By Greg Iacurci
Manager of a fake hedge fund faces real prison time
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 04, 2015
Manager of a fake hedge fund faces real prison time

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Security guard/waiter/travel agent posing as a hedge fund manager has been convicted of stealing more than $800,000 from 17 investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2015
Looming credit card changes you need to watch out for

While fees are lower and there's more transparency, there could be big changes coming considering the Federal Reserve's plans to raise interest rates.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION DEC 04, 2015
3 steps to get going on harvesting those tax losses

This year's spike in equity market volatility creates fertile ground for the strategy. Plus, check out our <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20151129/TAXESTATE2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">special report on tax and estate planning</a>.

By Charles Reinhard
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser

Merrill Lynch has dozens of employees working on a robo-adviser prototype for Merrill Edge that's set to be unveiled next year.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift

The wirehouse has become more aggressive and has attracted some big teams, though critics say such deals aren't a good measure.

By Mason Braswell
Longevity annuities could boost retirement readiness, study finds
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2015
Longevity annuities could boost retirement readiness, study finds

EBRI takes close look at QLACs, which provide monthly benefits after a significant deferral period in retirement.

By Hazel Bradford
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 03, 2015
Advisers take heed: Investment crowdfunding coming soon to a client near you

Legion M offers hope for a Hollywood-level debut.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 03, 2015
U.S. IPO market on track for slowest month since recession

There have been no initial public offerings so far in 2016.

By Bloomberg
Bill Gross's investors yank $74 million from Janus fund in November
INVESTING FIXED INCOME DEC 03, 2015
Bill Gross's investors yank $74 million from Janus fund in November

Investors resumed redemptions from Bill Gross's Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, taking out about $74 million in November.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME DEC 03, 2015
The jobs report probably won't change the Fed's mind on liftoff

Federal Reserve officials have signaled that an interest-rate increase is in play for their December meeting.

By Bloomberg
Green energy investing takes center stage
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 03, 2015
Green energy investing takes center stage

A commitment that can make investment performance a lesser priority.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco Income Fund, managed by Gross successor Ivascyn, sees first inflows since 2013
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 03, 2015
Pimco Income Fund, managed by Gross successor Ivascyn, sees first inflows since 2013

Bill Gross' successor Daniel Ivascyn quietly has pulled off a stunning performance.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2015
Social Security changes present opportunities

Once you recover from the shock of learning that the most valuable Social Security claiming strategies are being phased out, take steps to turn this game-changing event into an opportunity by connecting with clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
As robo-advice spreads, so should the caution warnings
INVESTING EQUITIES DEC 03, 2015
As robo-advice spreads, so should the caution warnings

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: As robo-advisers flood the zone, investors (and human financial advisers) should continue to proceed with caution.

By Jeff Benjamin
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2015
How wealth distribution really affects charitable giving

A new study found rich people in states with the most skewed income scales were significantly less generous than their peers in states where wealth is more evenly distributed.

By Bloomberg