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  Schwab Backs Off on Class-Action Ban—for Now

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 17, 2013

  Charles Schwab on Thursday said it would lift a ban on client class-action suits until all legal and regulatory challenges were resolved.

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  Fidelity, TD Ameritrade Raise Stakes on ETFs

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 14, 2013

  As the ETF industry gains a larger foothold in the U.S. capital markets, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade are plunging deeply into the ETF space.

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  Compliance, Regulation Lead Plan Sponsor Focus for 2013: Cogent Research

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2013

  A report by Cogent Research identified major trends among plan sponsors.

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  Wells’ FiNet, Morgan Stanley Nab 7 Merrill Reps

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 1, 2013

  Plus, EP Wealth Advisors gains advisors from Schwab and Bernstein for its Southern California operations.

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  Sen. Franken Urges SEC to Ban ‘Unfair’ Arbitration Agreements

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 30, 2013

  Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., told SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White in a Tuesday letter to act now to prevent Wall Street brokerage firms from forcing investors into “unfair” arbitration agreements.

• Fidelity Expands Menu

  By Ronald L. Delegge  |  April 29, 2013

  Among its peers, Fidelity hasn’t been the most aggressive in its attempt to accommodate ETF investors. But the Boston-based firm is trying to change that.

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  New Hire Roundup: National Advisors Trust Names New CEO

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 4, 2013

  This week in new hires, James Combs was named CEO of National Advisors Trust Co., and FSI elected two new board members.

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  Top Portfolio Products: Putnam Launches 6 New Funds

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 22, 2013

  Other new products include new retirement share classes for seven of Neuberger Berman’s funds and an Islamic index series from Russell.

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  Weighing the Risks: Junk Bond or Equity ETFs?

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  March 18, 2013

  Is it better to get on the equity ETF train or hop into the rally in junk bond ETFs? Here's the skinny on how to build a portfolio, with tips from Schwab's Michael Iachini.

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  Fidelity, BlackRock-iShares Join in Commission-Free ETFs Deal

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  March 13, 2013

  Fidelity and BlackRock are hopping on the commission-free ETF bandwagon in a big way.