Pricing transparency and the shift toward fee-based advice are benefiting exchange-traded funds, BlackRock executive says.
Services like Acorns and Stash let people invest small amounts of money, but critics question their fee structures.
Financial Planning Association sends 85 members to Capitol Hill.
The factors Magellan's manager uses to beat the index can be accessed more cheaply via ETFs.
Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.
The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.
ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.
New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.
Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.
Shops that do plan administration have been getting snapped up recently, a trend that could disrupt advisers' businesses.
Investment expertise is no longer viewed as a coveted service — these days, it's just table stakes.
It will likely be another 12 months before the SEC's investment-advice rule takes shape: expert
Annual report also finds voluntary and default savings rates are converging.
New depletion date is blamed on lower payroll taxes, less revenue from taxing Social Security benefits and higher-than-expected spending.
Observers say there's fear of potential lawsuits that quash contact with clients when a broker or adviser seeks a new employer.
The life insurer is promoting Vestwell's automated services to retirement-plan advisers at independent broker-dealers.
Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.
Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.
Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.
Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.
