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Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) announced it has entered into an agreement with Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management(DeAWM) to acquire DeAWM's stable value business, with total assets under supervision of $21.6 billion as of June 30, 2013

With Congress showing no sign of consensus, the looming threat of a government shutdown is instilling fear and unease among those from Main Street to Wall Street.

The two big wirehouses back the CFP Board’s move to strip out its 'fee-only listings.

The bond market has suffered one of its biggest sell-offs in years. With investors shifting their money into other asset classes, bond prices have been left incredibly undervalued. There are several reasons why now could be the best time to go into the bond market.

All in all, a government shutdown would be a major irritant, but would not have much impact on our clients or commerce in general. The trouble starts if the government defaults on its debt.

With Congress showing no sign of consensus, the government shutdown is instilling fear and unease among those from Main Street to Wall Street. Financial advisors are no exception. Here’s how advisors and industry experts are reacting to the fiscal standoff.

As Septmber draws to a close, we've gathered together the most popular stories of the month. Don't miss the top five.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Bloomberg -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is poised to get more than $2 billion in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. stock through warrants acquired during the depths of the 2008 financial crisis.