Equity and bond fund fees down more than 45% from the early 2000s.
Clear benefits for advisory firms, but some think advisers may be ill-equipped to deliver financial wellness and see potential conflict.
In addition to the practice of 'masking' trades, the wirehouse went to extremes to cover up the wrongdoing.
The new tax law could increase financial challenges for divorced people, but planning opportunities abound.
Former SEC chairwoman Elisse Walter says their fiduciary duty is largely about disclosing conflicts, not eliminating them.
Now that a new law provides executors with access to digital assets, estate planning needs to include such assets
The wirehouse's chief digital officer discusses the company's push to use technology to engage in more holistic planning.
Hearing panel also permanently bars broker Bruce Zipper for ignoring suspension.
Wealth managers making the transition need to pick the model that's appropriate to their needs and best serves their clients.
Bills introduced in House, Senate would remove PCAOB requirement.
Separately managed account invests in stocks of companies that use the distributed ledger system.
Terry McCoy barred from working in a supervisory capacity and fined $75,000 for missing Ami Forte's churning of elderly client's account.
Charging fees based on assets under management is OK, but the modern financial advice business is starting to cut varied paths toward different pricing models that might be better both for clients and the overall industry.
Strategy involves a limited liability company and non-grantor trusts set up in a no-tax state.
Competition is heating up among asset managers.
Popular blogger Nick Maggiulli to join firm and cultivate intelligence out of data.
The wirehouse's wealth management group announces a fresh look at the ban now that the DOL rule is on the brink of death.
Senators cite reports that the outgoing commissioner pressured Citigroup officials over the bank's decision to limit business with gun firms.
At SEC meeting, both sides say agency must better define what 'best interests' means.
Eric Erb was ordered to pay restitution of $5.4 million to his defrauded clients.
