The List: Top 100 Independent Advisors in America (Registered Rep)

Former Merrill wealth advisers launch HNW specialist firm (Wealth Bulletin)

Finra to double individual assessments next year (Investment News)

Wells Fargo Advisors snags $345M Citigroup team (Investment News)

More Advisers Ask Investors to Focus on Goals Rather Than Performance (MMExecutive)

Newsweek: Tips for picking a good financial adviser (msnbc.com)

Former Citi Broker Sues Over Forgivable Loan Repayment (Registered Rep) - An Ohio based financial advisor is asking Smith Barney to forget about that loan he owes them which stems from a sign-on bonus. In fact, he alleges, the original contract he signed with his old firm is unenforceable and void.

SEC Busts Advisors For Fees-Related Fraud (FA Mag) - The SEC on Thursday has charged two Ohio-based investment advisors with overstating the value of an investment portfolio so they could charge more fees.

Advisors Can Find Opportunity in 401(k)s, Fidelity Says (MMExecutive) - Nearly 30,000 smaller plans expected to change advisers.

Financial adviser gets eight years (Investment News)