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Turning advice on its head

United Capital's Joe Duran is hellbent on changing the industry.

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Florida advisers sue CFP Board

Husband and wife balk over a disciplinary case the board raised for using the term “fee-only” to describe their compensation.

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BofA Merrill agrees to $39M gender discrimination settlement

Lawsuit alleged a "deep rooted and pervasive gender discrimination" existed at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch

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Supremes give Schwab a boost over Finra in arbitration scuffle

A recent Supreme Court decision allowing class action waivers tips the scales in favor of Charles Schwab in its scuffle with Finra over the tactic.

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DeWaay settles with Finra over sales practices

Pays fine, accepts suspension but B-D already closed, securities license dropped.

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State subpoenas 15 brokerages over sales of alternatives

In a move that will shake the advice industry, Massachusetts securities cop William Galvin sent subpoenas to 15 brokerages. The request? He wants information about sales of alternatives to seniors.

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MSRB to follow Finra regarding suitability rules

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board last Monday asked for comments on proposed changes to its suitability rule that…

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Scottrade edges out Schwab among do-it-yourselfers in J.D. Power ranks

DIY investors are suffering from information overload, and that's knocked their satisfaction, the new J.D. Power rankings of discounters suggests. Check out the rankings

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Guiding widows into a new life

Working with women who've lost a spouse requires behavioral-finance acumen; 'decision-free zone'

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Spouse’s death left wife with difficult decisions

Suddenly hit with questions about life insurance and wills; tough choices under the best of circumstances