Survey of "mass affluent" Americans reveals that young people view parents' wealth as safety net.
Services like Acorns and Stash let people invest small amounts of money, but critics question their fee structures.
Pricing transparency and the shift toward fee-based advice are benefiting exchange-traded funds, BlackRock executive says.
The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.
The factors Magellan's manager uses to beat the index can be accessed more cheaply via ETFs.
Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.
Financial Planning Association sends 85 members to Capitol Hill.
Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.
ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.
New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.
It will likely be another 12 months before the SEC's investment-advice rule takes shape: expert
Investment expertise is no longer viewed as a coveted service — these days, it's just table stakes.
Shops that do plan administration have been getting snapped up recently, a trend that could disrupt advisers' businesses.
Observers say there's fear of potential lawsuits that quash contact with clients when a broker or adviser seeks a new employer.
The life insurer is promoting Vestwell's automated services to retirement-plan advisers at independent broker-dealers.
Annual report also finds voluntary and default savings rates are converging.
New depletion date is blamed on lower payroll taxes, less revenue from taxing Social Security benefits and higher-than-expected spending.
Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.
Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.
Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.
