Financial advisers are bumping into one another trying to win new accounts among affluent investors, but they can add some profitable business from less obvious market segments — one of which is investors who have never had a financial adviser.
The results of an exclusive <i>InvestmentNews</i> survey of roughly 1,000 advisers on the software and technology they use most often.
It isn't too often that the financial services industry claims that its regulatory system isn't tough enough, but that is the conclusion that Great-West Retirement Services and Lincoln Trust Co. FSB have made
As overall longevity increases, outliving retirement resources is more likely than in the past, making retirement planning more important than ever
The vast majority of financial advisers see technology as critical to driving growth. And 73% of the advisers who responded to the <i>InvestmentNews</i> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20110411/INCR/110419987>RIA Technology Study</a> rated their return on investment for technology spending as medium to high.
As he watched his advisory business thrive over the past few years, Anthony Halpin noticed that his website had become stale
Opponents of expanding the fiduciary duty for investment advice have another weapon in their arsenal, following a court decision that chided the SEC for adopting an unrelated rule without conducting a proper cost benefit analysis
Brokerage Mesirow to take on 401(k) fiduciary duties for Mutual of Omaha plans sold by SA reps
Investment advisers and brokers hoping to become certified financial planners, or those wanting to renew their certificates, now have to disclose details about customer complaints to the CFP Board of Standards — a change in procedure that will give the organization's enforcement arm more muscle
SEC decision should pave the way for stronger enforcement actions by CFP Board
A multimillion-dollar campaign to encourage investors to use credentialed financial planners to manage their money launches this week with a print advertisement in three business magazines.
Wild swings and declines in the market have advisers addressing constant client questions.
California signed on TIAA-CREF to manage its college-savings replacing Fidelity Investments, which decided not to bid
With marginal rates likely going up, now is a good time for clients to rethink how they can get the most out of their tax-deferred college-savings plans
Plenty of complications in ensuring the wealthy pay same percentage as middle-class earners; 'opening the door for tax lawyers'
Slam of Oracle's willingess to pay more taxes made a good sound byte -- but not much sense
Berkshire boss suddenly a lightning rod for criticism after stating wealthy should pay more; 'needs a day job'
Aging baby boomers may hold down U.S. stock values for the next two decades as they sell their investments to finance retirement, according to a paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Social media used by more than half of large businesses; lots of monitoring going on
Video has been around for ages (remember VHS?), but its use as a strategic marketing and communication tool among small businesses is about to explode.
