Darla Mercado

Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado

Darla Mercado
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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2013
DIY movement expanding to Social Security planning

Advisers rank low on list of resources pre-retirees turn to for help.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2013
Float suit vs. Fidelity

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2013
UBS elevates Mathews to oversee ultra high-net-worth business

Former regional director replaces Chandler, who will run wealth management.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
Advisers affronted by "Frontline" piece

Reaction to documentary split along party lines -- rep or fiduciary.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
SEC halts trading in embattled LTCI seller

Penn Treaty's last financial statement filed in 2008; policyholders in limbo

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 02, 2013
Acquisition puts Envestnet at top of TAMP list

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
ING on a voyage to change its name, not its color

Insurer close to being spun off in an initial public offering; business to remain the same.

NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2013
Envestnet nabs Prudential Financial's wealth unit for $30 million

Deal makes Chicago firm tops among turnkey asset management shops.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2013
Mutual fund costs for 401(k) plans still dropping

Don't look now, but gains in the stock market have kept pressure on the cost of mutual funds in 401(k)s. The popularity of index and no-load funds has helped, too.

NEWS RIAS APR 28, 2013
Don't ignore family when courting high-net-worth clients

Plenty of growth potential exists in working with the children of high-net-worth clients, allows adviser to see entire asset picture.