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INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2013
Blame it on Viagra, yoga pants

The rise of divorced 50-something adults, and other must reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2013
A 'full-scale rout' on trading?

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley had their earnings estimates lowered by Brad Hintz, a Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst, amid a decline in trading he called “a full-scale rout.”

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2013
Americans losing faith in economic recovery: Poll

Economists forecast that growth will pick up but consumers don't agree. Washington's dysfunction is one major factor.

By Gregory Crawford
FIXED INCOME SEP 27, 2013
Gross: Fed will still taper after jobs report

“I think Bernanke and company are committed to a taper,” Pimco co-founder says.

By Matt Ackermann
Wells Fargo to add 1,400 reps this year, report says
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2013
Wells Fargo to add 1,400 reps this year, report says

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC chief executive Danny Ludeman told Dow Jones today that he expects to hire more than 1,400 brokers this year.

By Dan Jamieson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Turning to social media for retirement savings info

More firms using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook but workers missing out.

By Megan Durisin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Annuities changes puzzle advisers

Advisers admit that variable annuities' varying product features and investment menus pose challenges, and insurers could do more to improve their clarity.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH SEP 26, 2013
Finra goes social

Broker regulator uses Twitter, digital video to release board decision.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
A real life case of confused claiming strategies

When to use 'file and suspend' vs. a restricted claim for spousal benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Know the VA or stay away

By MFXFeeder
RIAS SEP 26, 2013
Navigating the RIA landscape: First stop the corporate RIA

By Tom Daley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2013
Adviser on the move? Four things to know before you go

Whether you are thinking of going independent, changing broker-dealers or just want to confirm your current business platform is right for you, there are four critical areas to analyze.

By Tom Daley
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2013
Two options to 'super-size' Social Security benefits

How financial advisers can help their clients who claim reduced Social Security benefits early and regret it later take steps to reset and maximize their benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2013
SEC charges former RJ broker with insider trading

Complaint says firm may have unwittingly profited from the trades.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2013
Adviser group tells SEC small investors would be hurt by fiduciary standard

Massachusetts' securities chief Galvin begs to differ

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Don't get bitten by the capital gains tax

What you need to know before you're socked with taxes on distributions from your mutual funds

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Will the U.S. economy plummet over the edge?

Economists forecast that growth will pick up, but consumers don't agree

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2013
Bad timing is sinking your nest egg

You may be your own worst enemy when it comes to beating the market

By Jason Kephart
OPINION SEP 24, 2013
Adopting ESG factors to improve returns, reduce risk

How traditional investment managers are looking at environmental, social and governance practices to identify top-performing companies

By By Emily Bannister and John LaPann
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2013
Private-placement advertising begins quietly

But industry champing at the bit to hawk their wares in the media

By Mark Schoeff Jr.