Private-equity firms and an asset manager have been identified as among the broker-dealer network's new ownership.
Updates for the latest version include features on client goals, life expectancy, household risk tolerance, health care and Social Security.
Regulators are continuing their push for industry-provided data to improve compliance oversight.
The new exec is taking place of founding chief executive Edmond Walters, who stepped down in September
Their features require careful explanation, but today's fixed indexed annuities can offer upside for clients.
Participants shifted their balances to conservative funds amid higher trading activity.
If the Fed takes rates into negative territory, it might actually be able to raise rates faster and higher
Advisers need to bear in mind that this cousin of traditional universal life insurance requires unique precautions.
David Randall Lockey, who had worked for SWS Financial Services, now known as Hilltop Securities Independent Network, is named in the complaint
The hire gets a thumbs up from advisers, based solely on his technology background
Having more willpower early in the season could save a few bucks.
It pays to understand any governance structures already in place to ensure they meet expectations for every type of client.
April 29 deadline applies only to file-and-suspend strategy, not spousal benefits.
Fidelity Investments has set its sights on the ultimate data dashboard for its advisers, likely using eMoney Advisor's technology and the financial planning software's relationships with custodial competitors.
There's plenty of evidence that it's not a great investment — and may even be a bad one in a recession.
Advisers won't have a choice when it comes to picking up new tech to serve smaller accounts.
House Speaker Paul Ryan has charged into the debate in the last few weeks with arguments echoing those of the financial industry.
PIABA wants Finra to create a national recovery pool funded by brokerages.
