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In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts
FINTECH APR 11, 2016
In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts

Advisers should weigh wealth management technology as an answer to their small-account woes.

By Alessandra Malito
ValueLine joins other asset managers by embracing liquid alternatives
EQUITIES APR 11, 2016
ValueLine joins other asset managers by embracing liquid alternatives

Fund wants to diversify product line and strike while the iron is hot with proposed acquisition of the Alpha Defensive Alternatives Fund

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2016
Low energy prices taking a toll on MLPs

The tax advantages might not be worth it.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA firm Carnick & Kubik joins Focus Financial Partners
RIAS APR 11, 2016
RIA firm Carnick & Kubik joins Focus Financial Partners

The investment advisory firm is the third RIA to join the wealth management group this year.

By Christine Idzelis
Market volatility has some advisers tactically buying stocks
EQUITIES APR 11, 2016
Market volatility has some advisers tactically buying stocks

Factoring in Fed policy, cheap oil, and living with volatility

By Jeff Benjamin
New Finra pricing rules for illiquid investments shaking up IBD industry
ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2016
New Finra pricing rules for illiquid investments shaking up IBD industry

Firms need to be proactive in conveying information to their advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2016
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule

Three investment advisers who charge fees, commissions and by the hour for their services don't anticipate big changes at their firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS APR 10, 2016
Number of mutual fund share classes boggles the mind

Meanwhile, the industry's biggest threat, ETFs, are chugging along offering a single-version product to all investors.

By MFXFeeder
EQUITIES APR 10, 2016
4 reasons why pulling out of emerging markets doesn't make sense

Why pulling out of emerging markets borders on foolhardy

By Tim Atwill
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2016
Baby boomers' wealth is in their homes

By Jamie Hopkins
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
How the DOL fiduciary rule could affect financial adviser recruiting

Here are some ramifications the new rule may have on adviser movement in the industry.

By Danny Sarch
Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive
EQUITIES APR 08, 2016
Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive

Plus: Advisers speak out on DOL rule, the inflows continue for equity ETFs, and big banks strive to look small to regulators

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2016
New rule will force financial advisers to put your retirement needs first

People and companies giving advice on 401(k) and individual retirement accounts will be held to a tougher clients-come-first standard following a new rule issued by the Department of Labor this week.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2016
Big deals that can help take the sting out of Tax Day

Companies are offering freebies and discounts celebrating the end of the annual filing ordeal. Here's a roundup of what's available.

By Bloomberg
Investors still looking for ways to bridge the gap between stocks and bonds
EQUITIES APR 08, 2016
Investors still looking for ways to bridge the gap between stocks and bonds

Legg Mason investor survey shows tremendous pressure on stock performance, a need for safer income-generating investments.

By Thomas Hoops
The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2016
The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule

Managing clients' employer-provided retirement plans increases revenue today and enhances your position on 401(k) rollovers tomorrow.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Most women don't trust financial advisers

Plus: Bad news from the Bacon Cheeseburger Index, CFOs are feeling down, and getting a better cell phone plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

By Alessandra Malito
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?
OPINION APR 08, 2016
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?

When it comes to technology, we all want it all. But we all can't agree on size

By Sheryl Rowling
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it

If the firm's executives expected trainees to work long hours without being compensated for their overtime, then they deserved to lose the lawsuit.

By Danny Sarch