Special Report Archive

January 29, 2012

Special report: The largest independent broker-dealers

A look at the power players in the indie B-D space.

January 15, 2012

Special report: Real estate

InvestmentNews looks at REITs and other housing market issues.

January 1, 2012

Special report: The 2012 outlook

Last year's stock market volatility has taken its toll: Financial advisers are a lot more skittish about equities now than they were at the start of 2011.

December 18, 2011

Which individuals will have the greatest impact on financial advisers and the overall industry in 2012? InvestmentNews highlights the 20 most powerful people of 2012, according to our editors and reporters.

December 4, 2011

Top RIAs: The regional rundown

Four popular places for RIAs to look for clients - plus the Q4 RIA rankings.

November 20, 2011

Special report: Exiting your practice

It's a good time to sell a financial advisory business, especially if the owners have spent the past decade planning their exit.

November 6, 2011

Special report: Tax planning

The lack of leaks is an indication that the panel has decided to refrain from fighting in the media and actually come to the table.

October 23, 2011

Special report: 2011 Industry Attitudes

This year's survey of advisers shows why some firms are flying high again - and also reveals where some advisers are holding back. | Extra Most common reasons employees leave advisory firms

October 2, 2011

Fighting for market share in the LTC business

By Darla Mercado

A handful of publicly held life insurers dominate the market for traditional long-term-care insurance, but mutual life insurers are beginning to make inroads with agents and financial advisers.