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LPL Financial Names EVP To Oversee Advisory, Brokerage Products

by FA Staff

Ryan C. Parker will be in charge of LPL Financial teams that provide affiliated advisors with product and platform support.

IRA Contributions Continue To Grow

by FA Staff

Despite market volatility, annual contributions to IRAs continued to increase for tax year 2012, according to Fidelity.

Confidence In Retirement Finances Declines, Survey Says

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Older Americans’ confidence in their financial preparations for retirement continued to decline this year––a decline that is driven by fear.

HNW Wealth WIll Rise 25% By 2016, Study Says

by PW Staff

The wealth of U.S. high-net-worth individuals should rise by 25 percent over the next three years, according to a new study.

Two PE Firms Bid For National Financial Partners

by FA Staff

TPG Capital and Madison Dearborn Partners, private equity firms, are the final two bidders for National Financial Partners, Reuters says.

Nationwide Acquires Mutual Funds

by FA Staff

Nationwide Financial has entered into an agreement with HighMark Capital Management Inc. to acquire 17 equity and bond mutual funds.

Effectiveness Of Marketing Judged

by FA Staff

Fidelity, Vanguard and USAA are still the top companies in marketing prowess, says Phoenix Marketing International.

Fewer Equities In 401(k) Plans, Survey Says

by FA Staff

Despite the stock market's growing recovery, fewer 401(k) assets are invested in equities than before the 2008 crisis, says a new report by Spectrem Group.

Financial Advice Welcomed By Consumers, Survey Says

by FA Staff

A large majority of Americans feel they could benefit from advice from a professional when confronted by everyday financial questions, according to a new nationwide survey.

Ultra-Wealthy Value Health Over Money, Study Says

by PW Staff

Ultra-high-net-worth investors are slightly more concerned about their physical fitness than their finances, but only a minority are trying to live a healthier life, according to the Spectrem Group.