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So your client just won the lottery ...
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
So your client just won the lottery ...

By Joshua Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
One-stop shop for insurance licenses closer to reality

Senate committee OKs central clearinghouse for issuing certification across multiple states; bill died last time around

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 10, 2013
The Takeaway: Sell in May not so simple after all

By Joshua Brown
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2013
Bill allowing multistate insurance sales on fast track

But critics say one-stop shop a bad policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Is Investors Capital in play?

Spike in trading and share price fuel speculation that B-D parent is acquisition target.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Canadian firm snaps up L.A.-based wealth manager with $7.3B in assets

Fiera Capital pays $125M for Bel Air Investment Advisors, also buys N.Y. manager Wilkinson O'Grady.

By DJAMIESON
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2013
Merrill heats up summer hiring market with advisers managing $533M

The additions to the firm reflect new hiring activity, recruiters say

By Michael Shagrin
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Advisers rushing to get deals done by end of the year

With two major mergers already in the books this month, advisers in the midst of selling their practices are going all-out to complete those deals and avoid looming tax hikes

By Bloomberg
Another RIA acquisition — and it's in California again
RIAS SEP 09, 2013
Another RIA acquisition — and it's in California again

Beacon Pointe to buy Wealth Management Network on Monday; a trend?

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Greatest hedge fund ever? The Fed

Warren Buffett calls the Federal Reserve "the greatest hedge fund in history," citing the central bank's ability to make a profit with no deleveraging worry. Oh, he also says he thinks Ben Bernanke is 'wise.'

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 08, 2013
More precise numbers = more investment confidence

Why you are more likely to fall for the wealth manager who quotes specific numbers

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

By Darla Mercado
OPINION SEP 08, 2013
Mutual funds' duty to investors

The mutual fund industry must continue to build upon the framework of accountability to our investors

By Paul Schott Stevens
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Social Security earnings limit clarified

By MFXFeeder
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Galvin goes back for more

Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2013
A new secular bull market, despite no "feel good' moment

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2013
5 key takeaways from the incredibly mediocre jobs report

Plus this week's other must reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
BofA Merrill bias settlement goes to once-skeptical judge for approval

The judge who today will hear arguments on Bank of America's $160 million settlement has repeatedly rejected requests by black financial advisers at BofA's Merrill Lynch unit to sue as a group over alleged racial discrimination.

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
Merrill settles racial lawsuit for $160M, but little changes

Ripple effect could be felt, making advice business 'a healthier place.'

By Darla Mercado