It's one thing to charge an investor a high commission, but it's another to hide it and not be transparent about your charges.
Meanwhile, the industry's biggest threat, ETFs, are chugging along offering a single-version product to all investors.
Why pulling out of emerging markets borders on foolhardy
Plus: Advisers speak out on DOL rule, the inflows continue for equity ETFs, and big banks strive to look small to regulators
Legg Mason investor survey shows tremendous pressure on stock performance, a need for safer income-generating investments.
Robo-advisers might have more reasons to be worried about the next bear market than investors do.
The mutual fund, which allocates money to hedge fund managers, will be liquidated by May 31, after the fund had fallen 4.1% this year.
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<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> SunEdison's collapse shows that advisers should understand the steep side of the mountain renewable energy is trying to climb.
Only one firm, MetLife, posted any substantial gains, as market volatility and fixed indexed annuities cut into VA business.
Regulator said he failed to tell Native American tribe about fees.
The retail audience has been a much more popular route for these longevity annuity products.
Group's recommendations include showing fees in dollar amounts on customer account statements.
Five specific aspects of the DOL's new rule that could send assets flooding into ETFs.
Corporate execs and activist investors get the biggest bang from repurchase plans.
Firm responds in suit saying CEO and counsel warned co-founder
Stocks are cheap, but clients should know what they are getting into.
Advisers have a vital role in helping long-term care insurance holders decide whether the policies are worth the cost.
Plus: Goldman takes a swipe at gold, fixing corporate inversions, and what baseball season does for food
Stan "The Annuity Man" Haithcock heads a new direct-to-consumer website providing annuity quotes and comparisons.
