The late comedian's estate plan is back in the headlines: This time, his beneficiaries are embroiled in a legal fight over the interpretation of his trust.
New study finds that clients believe their financial advisers act in their best interests, even when they aren't required to.
Brokers who sell index funds may get a leg up from newly proposed requirements that would impose more stringent advice standards.
Heirs win a court fight, but it all could have been avoided
New regulations aside, megatrends will demand that advisers align themselves with clients.
Securities industry faces incalculable risks that require rigorous internal controls to manage relationships with aging investors
Survey intended to inform regulators, prevent financial abuse of elders.
This Florida retirement destination has a carefree lifestyle and lots and lots of golf carts.
Agency says wirehouse executed short sales in some stocks even when supply fell short.
Regulator wants to know if customer protection rule was violated
Aaron Parthemer, left, a Wells Fargo adviser for a number of NFL and NBA players, allegedly ran a hip hop dance club in South Beach without telling his employer.
But this creative claiming strategy stumps some Social Security Administration employees.
But savings gap may force future retirees to work longer.
The Department of Labor, led by Secretary Thomas Perez, proposed a highly anticipated and controversial rule Tuesday that would require brokers working with retirement accounts to act in the best interest of clients.
Insurer faces uphill battle as competition in defined contribution investment-only space is tough.
In the most complex scenarios, you may answer to DOL, Finra and SEC.
From deep analysis to humor, these advisers bring a personal touch to financial planning.
Technology experts predict data analysis will lead to improvements in financial planning for clients, plus better business practices that can boost adviser profitability. </br><b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150125/TECHREPORT2015"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full technology special report</a>)</b></i>
