New share class dubbed a “T share” cuts upfront commission brokers are paid but creates an annual trailing commission.
The business is male-dominated, but some independent broker-dealers have come close to having 30% of producing female reps on staff. Here's a break down of the gender divide.
Can the new product compete against its variable and indexed annuity cousins?
Breaking down how password managers actually work, plus details on three good options for advisers to consider
Potential security risk concerns over Finra's highly-debated data collection proposal are not unfounded, experts say. <i>(See also: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150504/BLOG07/150509984/finras-longtime-critics-become-its-supporters-and-vice-versa" target="_blank">Finra's backers are now its critics</a>)</i>
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The solid housing market stands in contrast to the dismal first quarter GDP numbers.
These firms boosted their businesses significantly between 2013 and 2014
Here's the key: Thinking through what happens in the event of a divorce, death or breakup.
Snares abound for parents who are eager to take on additional debt in the name of sending their children to their dream school.
A new variation offers an option for saving for disabled children.
New multialternative fund seen as endorsement of alts, while pressuring fees
Janus fund manager says impact of falling oil prices could hinder Fed, but former central bank chief says focus will be on momentum.
Some of the biggest adviser moves in 3Q were teams who left wirehouses to join firms that offered company shares for those willing to take the risk. <i>Plus:</i> Check out <i>IN</i>'s <a href="http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm/" target="_blank">Advisers on the Move database</a>.
William J. Stromberg to become CEO Jan. 1; Kennedy to retire at annual meeting in April 2016.
Trends can be tempting and tough to ignore, so knowing where to look for opportunities others are missing is key.
Nearly a quarter of retirees 85 and older are dying with assets of less than $10,000
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Retail brokerages are shut out of the SEC's advisory committee for market reforms to protect retail investors.
Despite lackluster sales of commission-rich products, 2014 revenues grew in line with the broad market. What does 2015 have in store? </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150426/IBD042015"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Our full Top Independent B-Ds of 2015 special report</a>)</b></i>
In-depth research and new partnerships are needed to investigate the rational and emotional ways investors think about money, investing and their advisers.
Remember that the buyer who may be willing to pay the most financially may not always be the best fit.
