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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2012
Nontraded REITs feel heat despite sales

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2012
The largest money managers

By D Hampton
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2012
Carriers bet on life insurance in place of annuities

By Darla Mercado
Under Dems' bill, RIAs would be hit with user fees
NEWS RIAS JUN 15, 2012
Under Dems' bill, RIAs would be hit with user fees

Waters' legislation aims to retain SEC examinations of investment advisers; all registered firms would be assessed a charge

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?

Expertise in government medical plan will boost an adviser's business, help retain clients, surveys show

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security

Secret to getting the most money from Uncle Sam is like the secret of comedy: Timing

By Darla Mercado
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 14, 2012
Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

By John Goff
CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2012
CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress

CPAs say uncertainty impedes proper estate planning, places undue burden on taxpayers

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2012
VA sales slow in 2012 as insurers leave the space

By Darla Mercado
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2012
Stanford's advisers face long, tough legal slog

The legal woes of R. Allen Stanford, who was found guilty on 13 of 14 charges of fraud by a Houston jury last week, may be over.

By Dan Jamieson
Big donor-advised funds see big jump in contributions
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2012
Big donor-advised funds see big jump in contributions

Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard record 77% hike in donations; 'stunning'

By John Goff
Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway

78% of advisers lack access to clients' full financial pictures but continue to advise anyway

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Clients want tech - but advisers still stalling

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaches parity with indies', study says

By Darla Mercado
Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study

50% drop in broker comp makes the case for going independent

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Breakaway brokers cleared for takeoff

By DJAMIESON
NEWS TAX JUN 13, 2012
Are incentive fees coming to funds?

By MFXFeeder
Want to boost returns, lower volatility? Be like Harvard
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2012
Want to boost returns, lower volatility? Be like Harvard

Endowments' embracing of alternative investments has paid off big

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2012
It's good business to help clients plan giving

By Liz Skinner
Munch on this, Part II: 'The Scream' sells for astounding $120M
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2012
Munch on this, Part II: 'The Scream' sells for astounding $120M

Smashes previous auction record of $106M for Picasso painting: 'trophies fly to the moon'

By John Goff