In the wake of fraud allegations over alternative investments, Bruce Kelly warns that advisers need to do their due diligence when choosing an alt. <b>More:</b> <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130811/REG/308119973">Investors defrauded by real estate guru: Finra</a>
Portfolio manager still plans to do corporate analysis, study astronomy.
The fact is, mutual funds come and go. And they come and go often, which is a reality that financial advisers should not only be aware of, but should be watching for lest their clients are left holding the bag of heavy tax and transaction consequences.
The Federal Reserve has an economic problem worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy. It's worked tirelessly to support the markets and prevent an economic depression but it has created a problem for which there is no clear solution.
Plenty of legs left in equity rally; companies flush with cash
Friday's breakfast is served: Big banks feel the heat from religious investor groups; Deutsche Bank settles with Finra; the housing recovery's recovery and Jamie Dimon's wacky holiday card
Says of firm's new refund plan: 'It's about time somebody stepped up.'
Insider says buyout firms rake in dough for acting as brokers for takeover targets.
A close look at famous defunct ETFs and the lessons to be learned from their demise.
Seek redefinition of 'retail,' exclusion of tax-exempt funds.
Considering hiring and employment reports, what's bad for the economy can be good for equities.
For investors worried about rising interest rates, the new vehicles could be useful.
Investors have enjoyed an epic rally this year with little volatility, thanks at least in part to all the cash the Fed is pumping into the system. But advisers should be prepping clients now to get ready for some choppiness ahead. Jason Kephart reports.
Brokerage unit posts third quarter trading decline but still delivers pretax profit.
He of 'irrational exuberance' fame says economic constraints keeping market in check.
Advisers share their tips on how to broach the subject of new asset classes and strategies
Oversight of $3.7T market comes from Dodd-Frank, includes some exemptions.
Former SEC head says,“There is no investment product that is risk-free,” even after the financial meltdown
In a bad omen for the mutual fund industry, the shift toward fee-based compensation is expected to accelerate over the next two years, a new report finds. Who's pushing the trend?
Deal is on top of $62.5 million the bank contributed to settlement fund.
