Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The market's jolt puts liquid alt strategies in the spotlight. Plus: Minding the next threshold for stocks, reminding clients to buy on the dip, Fed missed the mark on inflation, and don't forget to worry about China.
Periodic market setbacks are inevitable, but the long-term case for equities remains sound
The company's president and CEO talks about a new fund investing in firms with diverse leadership. <b>Plus don't miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140817/WOMEN">Women and Investing special report</b></a>
Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.
New chief will be hired as firm tries to jump start recruiting and plans on upgrading its trading platform.
Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.
Clients invested in variable annuities tied to the subaccount version of the Pimco Total Return Fund may move their funds.
Here's a hint: They're short-term bond funds that can provide safe places to park money, and provide a little yield and return in place of holding cash
More in line with the business of advisers who charge fees rather than brokers who receive a commission.
Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.
Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service
Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform
<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.
For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.
Adviser gains valuable entrepreneurial experience and has figured out where the industry — and his career — are going.
History has proven that talent is not enough, and team chemistry is what differentiates investment firms.
It's a matter of diversifying rather than dabbling: Adding a few percentage points 'is not doing anything.' Look to mutual funds that hold real estate and private equity, strategists say.
For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.
Bonuses, vacation pay and commissions don't count toward earnings test, but book royalties do.
“Monolithic” central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.
