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EQUITIES JUN 19, 2013
The Takeaway: The death of the small broker-dealer

By Joshua Brown
RIAS JUN 19, 2013
Fiduciary advocates warn SEC not to water down uniform standard

InvestmentNews roundtable panel debates rules for advisers vs. brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2013
Congressional Black Caucus raises concern about DOL fiduciary duty rule

Group worries that proposal would disparately affect African American retirement savers, reps

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2013
Fewer options for altering spousal Social Security claims

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUN 18, 2013
Fears of Fed retreat allayed by jobs report

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2013
Interest rate spike could whack VA sellers

Insurers are hedged but customer reaction could scramble best laid plans.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME JUN 18, 2013
Confirmed: May was bad for Gross and his fund

Weakest one-month performance in five years, first monthly net outflows in two seal the deal.

By JKEPHART
BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2013
Allied Beacon confirms arbitration loss, net capital violation

Firm says its registered reps are looking to join another B-D

By Gregory Crawford
BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2013
Reps: Get the lowdown on your firm

The tale of American Beacon Partners, a midsize broker-dealer that found itself staring at an uncertain financial future last week, is a lesson in due diligence for reps seeking a change.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2013
Questions raised about broker-dealer's financial health

Questions are being raised about the financial health of Allied Beacon. A rep and several recruiters say the midsize broker-dealer has informed advisers it's in violation of the SEC's net-capital requirements.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 18, 2013
Not even Gross, Gundlach immune to bond gloom

By Jason Kephart
RIAS JUN 18, 2013
To attract high-net-worth clients, offer more than financial planning

<i>IN</i> webcast panel also says to keep it in the family for long-term success.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS JUN 18, 2013
Rich pulling up stakes to beat taxes

Higher rates have wealthy seeking out more favorable domiciles; Nevada a hot spot

By John Goff
EQUITIES JUN 17, 2013
The Takeaway: Three things Bill Gates learned from Warren E. Buffett

By Joshua Brown
RIAS JUN 17, 2013
Riskalyze introduces drag-and-drop feature

Users of Pro can now more easily bring client portfolio data into the risk tolerance tool.

By Janowski Davis
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2013
Indie reps happier at work than wirehouse advisers: J.D. Power

Commonwealth garners highest job satisfaction score in annual ranking

By Liz Skinner
RIAS JUN 17, 2013
Advisers irked by American College's jumping on Goldfarb news

CEO Barton calls it &quot;sad day&quot; for CFP Board; critics note College lacks similar disciplinary process.

By DJAMIESON
OPINION JUN 16, 2013
Once brokers are out, keep them out

Like a bad penny, reps who've been kicked out of the advice business keep reappearing on the scene.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2013
Bogle: SocSec greatest fixed income

By JKEPHART
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 16, 2013
Ex-J.P. Morgan rep: Firm pushed house funds

By DJAMIESON