Europe's debt crisis, 8% unemployment and a decisive GOP recall victory in Wisconsin paint a bleak picture for President Obama's re-election bid.
Hamburger thinks other options — the SEC, a new regulator — not viable; 'bad blood'
New data shows that the difference in pay at wirehouses and independent firms has narrowed dramatically in recent years. This should be big news for advisers contemplating going indie.
Survey reveals disturbing lack of knowledge about college savings plan; 529 Day a bid to change that
N.Y. replaces Columbia Management with J.P. Morgan Asset Management for adviser-sold plan; Vanguard cuts charges
Advisers will be able to open college savings accounts for clients; single accounting for all investments seen as a plus
The worst of the European financial crisis could soon be over, said Art Steinmetz, cio at OppenheimerFunds Inc. But that could mean that things will have to get worse before they can get better.
The switch to Roth IRAs could yield an extraordinary payoff for workers at quantitative-trading specialist Renaissance, while the U.S. Treasury loses.
Hatch joined Smith Barney in 1992; big promotion a year ago
A new survey shows the majority of advisers would like to see Mitt Romney elected President. But those same advisers also believe they're in the minority on that score.
Boss of Wells Fargo indie B-D shifts to affiliated clearing business
Backing of B-D regulator as investment adviser regulator hardly a ringing endorsement
It's another big win for LPL, as star adviser Erin Botsford leaves DeWaay Financial and hooks up with the big indie B-D
