The latest ACLI data show a 9 percent annual increase in annuity benefits issued by insurers, while premium payments into annuities reached $361 billion.
Fidelity's new launches offer stock exposure across different regions, while Vanguard adds to expand its muni ETF menu.
Industry groups ACLI and NAIFA hail milestone as backing for the model rule spreads to 48 states.
The famed economist is putting his name behind an active strategy designed to help hedge against fresh threats he sees to the traditional 60/40 portfolio.
The new thematic ETF suite promises to aid DIY investors' dash for financial independence, but some experts are skeptical.
Latest DACFP snapshot advisor poll finds clearer signals of positive sentiment and intentions towards digital assets.
The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.
The private equity behemoth's acquisition deal for America's second-largest sandwich chain marks its latest expansion into the franchise business.
How financial planner is taking advantage of interest rate trends without taking undue investment risk.
The retirement giant is extending its guaranteed income shelf with fixed-income annuity options from Loomis Sayles and Nasdaq.
Now that the election is in the rearview mirror, wealth managers see a potential step-up in IPOs and M&A benefiting venture investors.
The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.
The asset management titan's latest maneuver to convert an international dividend strategy puts it in league with rivals including Dimensional Fund Advisors and Fidelity.
Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.
The fintech's move to integrate both life insurance and annuities promises to enable more comprehensive financial planning among advisors.
Bitcoin may be hitting all-time highs, but that's not fazing some advisors who still view the cryptocurrency with skepticism.
Morningstar Retirement report unpacks the challenges and opportunities from adding private market fund exposure to defined contribution plans.
Employees at the auction house nudged wealthy clients to use questionable strategies in order to dodge millions in taxes, according to New York's attorney general.
The platforms' alliance will address a major barrier for DPL advisors that want to incorporate annuity and insurance products into their practices.
Up from the ashes of the great financial crisis, securitized bonds are being added to more client portfolios.
