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SEC Says Broker Churned Municipal Accounts
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Houston-based broker with engaging in “unauthorized and unsuitable” trading on behalf of two Florida municipalities.
Indexes Bounce Back in 2009
As 2009 nears its end, it looks like it will be a good year for many equity indexes.
Report Identifies Gaps in Retirement Planning Software
A new report suggests the majority of available financial planning tools are still not effectively addressing the wide range of individual issues related to retirement.
Wasatch Funds Added to CPI Platform
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., said the mutual funds of Wasatch Funds have been added to its retirement plan platform.
AP: 2009 was the Year of the Ponzi
Ponzi was a huge buzz word in 2009, during which we saw almost four times as many investment scams fall apart as in 2008, the AP reported.
Going Green Can be Investment Scam, FINRA Warns
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is telling investors to watch out for green energy investment scams.
Analysis Suggests Participants Don't Understand Value of Annuities
An analysis of retiring participants from one public pension plan suggests they do not understand the value of life annuity payments.
Adviser Team Leaves MSSB to Join Regional Firm
Capital Guardian, LLC, added The Locke-Cassells Group to its Charlotte, North Carolina, office, the company said.
Most Small-Business Owners Don't Use Financial Adviser
The Discover Small Business Watch survey for December found that 62% of small-business owners report having a financial plan for their retirement
Consultant Claims He Wasn’t Paid for Pension’s Suit against Smith Barney
The self-proclaimed “Sam Spade of Money Management” is taking a former client to court.
Principal's Hold on Real Estate Fund Sparks Lawsuit
After imposing a withdrawal queue on distributions from a real estate fund, The Principal Financial Group now finds itself targeted with a participant lawsuit.
Auditors Question Pension Fund Fees Paid to Financial Advisers
New Jersey's public pension funds spent $166 million on brokerage commissions, advisers' fees, and other administrative costs during the last fiscal year, including $5 million it didn't need...
Vick Advisers Barred from ERISA Plans
Michael Vick’s former financial advisers won’t be working with ERISA plans anymore.
IMHO: Health “Care”
Like most Americans who have health insurance (and most do), I’m reasonably happy with what I already have.
INTECH Launches Its First Enhanced Global Equity Strategy
INTECH Investment Management LLC has launched its first Enhanced Global Equity strategy.
Are You in a State of Happiness?
Sunny states topped the list of happy places to live in the U.S., according to the latest research.
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Polishing a Client’s Retirement Plan
What effect does a retirement plan adviser have on a plan?
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Reflecting on Your Practice
If life were a big card game, being an adviser would be more a game of poker than blackjack; it’s not enough to beat the dealer; you have...
House Bill Would Change Non-Discrimination Rules
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House that would change how qualified retirement plans perform non-discrimination testing.