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AIG lawsuit decision a boost for its reps
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2013
AIG lawsuit decision a boost for its reps

AIG's decision not to join a suit against the U.S. government is good news for the insurer's brokers, writes Bruce Kelly.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2013
Can you spot financial fraud?

New report shows investors find outsized return pitches "appealing"

By Michael Shagrin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2013
Higher earnings limit applies at 66

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2013
The when, who and how of creative Social Security strategies

When file and suspend makes sense — and when it doesn't

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES SEP 04, 2013
UBS gains adviser with $4.8B from Morgan Stanley

UBS gains a 45-year veteran adviser with $4.8 billion in assets from Morgan Stanley. Dan Jamieson reports.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2013
Small-biz retirement plan options launched by Genworth

Firm seeks to help advisers working with business owners.

By Michael Shagrin
FIXED INCOME SEP 03, 2013
Gundlach says Fed making mistake in way it's ending asset buying

The central bank has opted for a “seat of the pants” way of handling policy, according to the Doubeline executive.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2013
Why 66 is the magic retirement age

Retiring earlier could result in a 25% haircut to your Social Security

By Michael Shagrin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2013
Is life insurance a top priority for your family?

Parents more willing to talk drugs than insurance, survey shows

By lkonish
EQUITIES SEP 03, 2013
Take Five with Sungarden Investment Research's Robert Isbitts

Strategist says advice industry has head in the sand about rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2013
Markets extend worst month since May 2012 as Syria looms

US. stocks extended the worst monthly drop since May 2012 as investors weighed a smaller-than- forecast increase in consumer spending and prospects for military action against Syria

By Matt Ackermann
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 03, 2013
BofA's Merrill reaches $160M settlement in racial discrimination lawsuit

Merrill Lynch reaches a $160 million settlement over a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a group of advisers.

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2013
Where the largest indie B-Ds clear

By mlanche
EQUITIES SEP 03, 2013
The Takeaway: It doesn't get any better than this for stocks. Or does it?

By Joshua Brown
WIREHOUSES SEP 03, 2013
Spilove splits Morgan Stanley to join UBS

Top producer served pension funds, endowments, foundations, retirement plans.

By DJAMIESON
BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2013
Cetera skyrockets into first tier

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 03, 2013
Cetera finds replacement for Grist

Cetera has hired Steve Dunlap, an executive at Bank of New York Mellon's Lockwood Advisors, to replace Barnaby Grist, who is leaving at the end of the month.

By Michael Shagrin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2013
Should you invest in gold?

Following new positive U.S. economic data, investment experts are mixed on whether the precious metal still glitters

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2013
Gold bulls return after slump

Gold traders are the most bullish in five months on signs that demand for coins and jewelry increased

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2013
Bumpy road ahead

Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare&quot;>All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>

By Darla Mercado