As complexity grows, so does need for clear language, group told
B-D execs are up in arms over The Hartford's VA plan, saying considerable legwork will be required to ensure clients don't lose living benefits; litigation's a big concern, too.
Failure to respond to new restricted investment menu could see rider yanked; 'off guard'
Morgan Stanley gets regulatory OK to wrap up the deal for Smith Barney as early as next week. Is CEO James Gorman smart or lucky?
James Gorman's latest prediction about the profit margins at Morgan Stanley's brokerage speaks volumes about just how far the wirehouse has come in a few years.
James Gorman once set a 20% margin target for Morgan Stanley's wealth management operation — then lowered it. Given the stellar 1Q performance of the unit, maybe he should go back to the original goal.
Texas latest to encourage holders to sell life insurance, use proceeds for long-term care.
Commonwealth's Wheeler moving up; LPL adds Morgan Stanley's Oroschakoff to be new risk officer.
Galvin's tally for investors this year tops $11M, fines reach $1.4M
IBD signs up six firms with total of $3.75B in assets; adds 15 advisers.
Banks and credit unions will soon have access to its own flavor of a direct channel darling
Direct channel technology firms are improving at a rapid pace — what about your tools, Mr. Adviser?
Letter to 401(k) plan sponsors claiming fees are too high, threatening publicity blitz, has advisers scrambling. Who wrote it?
If deal stands, would mark another win for Schlichter.
COLA preserves value of spousal benefit for couples with wide age gaps.
