Karen DeMasters

Ingham Retirement Joins LPL

by FA Staff

Ingham, an advisory firm with $1 billion in assets under management, specializes in national retirement plan consulting.

Advisor Gets 17 Years In Prison For Fraud

by FA Staff

An investment advisor has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for defrauding rare coin investors out of $7.8 million, among other criminal charges.

United Capital Develops Career Path Tool

by FA Staff

United Capital Financial Advisors LLC has developed a tool, known as Honest Conversations for Advisors, to help advisors determine if they want to change career paths within the financial industry.

Platform For Recruiting Grows

by FA Staff

National Planning Holdings Inc. is the latest broker/dealer network to join The Advisor Center’s recruitment platform, The Advisor Center announced Wednesday.

The RIA Dilemma: Security Vs. Independence

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Is security or independence more important for running a successful business? That seems to be the key question advisors face when they set up their own business, according to a new survey.

MMI Selects New Chairman

by FA Staff

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Social Security Is The Best "Annuity" Deal, Say Experts

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Experts compare the cost of generating income from Social Security versus an annuity.

Planning And Politics

by Karen DeMasters

Financial advisor Bill Kramer juggles roles as a financial advisor and Wisconsin lawmaker.

Retirees Less Optimistic About Economy Than Workers, Survey Says

by FA Staff

People in the workforce are getting more optimistic about the economy and their retirement, but people in retirement aren't as hopeful, according to a new survey.

Working With Advisor Important To Retirement Savings, Study Says

by FA Staff

Working with a financial advisor is one of three keys to success in retirement planning, according to Putnam Investments research.