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Northern Trust launches gay, lesbian wealth management biz
Northern Trust Corp. long has championed its conservative heritage as a 121-year-old financial institution that eased through the Great Depression and most recently the Great Recession.
An AMT fix is needed ASAP
The debates in Congress about whether to extend the Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits, and about the DREAM Act, which would give children of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, have delayed action on another tax measure that must be addressed: the annual temporary fix of the alternative minimum tax
<b>Tax tips:</b> Greater returns and asset consolidation
It's that time of year when you are talking to clients about taxes.
New Finra rule could cause headaches for hybrid advisers
A new Finra rule could put a crimp in the business of brokers who run outside investment advisory and insurance businesses
Insurers are upping VA withdrawal benefits
Generous withdrawal benefits for variable annuities — albeit with limits — continued their comeback in the third quarter, according to a report from Ernst & Young.
Advisers give thanks to clients, not Washington
Financial advisers are a grateful tribe, and one thing they all agree on as the nation counts down to Thanksgiving is that clients rank high on their list of blessings.
SEC sorts out definition of venture capital
Although advisers to venture capital funds are exempt from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the new financial reform law, determining the definition of venture capital could generate controversy.
Schwab’s Clark says a strong offense is the best defense
With a market share more than twice that of its closest competitor, The Charles Schwab Corp.'s Advisor Services unit is the acknowledged king of the RIA mountain — and Bernie Clark intends to keep it that way
Fidelity offers its advisers single-family-office services
Fidelity Investments today is launching a service designed to help investment advisers who use the firm's custody services attract more business from wealthy clients by giving them access to its single-family-office services
Ex-CEO of Red Hat sues family’s financial advisers over $60M
The former CEO of Raleigh-based software firm Red Hat Inc. is suing his family's financial advisers, saying they misused $60 million.
LPL star aims to build national wealth manager
Ron Carson, LPL Financial Corp.'s most prominent financial adviser, seeks to create a national wealth management franchise, joining the fray with other noted investment advisers desiring a national footprint.
A time to discuss retirement policy
The Great Depression was the trigger for the creation of the Social Security system, which greatly reduced poverty in old age.
TD Ameritrade data theft settlement talks resume
A lawsuit over the theft of contact information for more than 6 million TD Ameritrade customers has been ordered into mediation, so the search for a satisfactory settlement will continue.
Fed has awakened bond vigilantes who fear inflation
On October 29, the bond vigilantes, after being in hibernation for many years, suddenly awoke and fired a warning shot at the Federal Reserve, the stock market and millions of other investors.
More advisers try hand at running mutual funds
But the road to riches is paved with lots of obstacles, experts say
New regs forcing ‘401(k) dabblers’ out of market: Expert
Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving “dabblers” out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.
Why registering with states early may be a mistake for RIAs
Financial advisers who live by the maxim “the early bird catches the worm” might want to think twice before getting a head start on making the switch to state registration.
Schwab offers more details about Intelligent Integration, other tech projects
The Charles Schwab Corp. made several technology announcements this morning at its annual Impact conference in Boston.
Sale of Sanders Morris Harris unit clears way for deal with Fletcher
Wealth management company Sanders Morris Harris Group Inc. said Monday that it closed on the sale of its primary capital markets division to Madison Williams Capital LLC.
