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Darla Mercado

Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado

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T. Rowe bars some workers from 401(k) trading

Firm bars some from mass trading in 401(k)s.

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Syria turmoil expected, advisers brace for volatility

As turmoil in Syria continues to escalate and the specter of U.S. military action remains, advisers are preparing for market volatility and jitters from their clients.

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BlackRock joins hunt for the white whale of retirement income

Giant money manager files for approval a set of bond funds with target date maturities.

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  • August 28, 2013

BofA combines 2 segments

Bank of America Corp. has combined its retirement-planning and wealth management capabilities. In an internal memorandum, the…

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BofA creates new retirement unit

Bank of America Corp. has combined its retirement planning and wealth management capabilities.

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Alleged Ponzi scheme funded startup businesses

Clients in self-directed IRAs turned over control; 20% returns pitched

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LPL to break into estate planning for mass affluent

Subsidiary Private Trust Co. putting IRA into a packaged product.

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Marketing chief Asnes leaves Envestnet, launches own firm

New venture to focus on strategic messaging, content generation, marketing.

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Milevsky sells retirement analytics firm to Cannex

Deal will help advisers model annuities under varying client circumstances.

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401(k) plan optimization generating maximum interest

Sponsors increasingly asking advisers about ways to boost participants' results