It could become a flash point that goes beyond semantics.
Group advocating for investments like REITs, BDCs, close-end funds, and energy and equipment leasing programs changes name to Institute for Portfolio Alternatives.
William Brunner had resigned from Investment Planners Inc. last May.
Using dollar cost averaging within annuities can build clients' confidence about investing in the market.
Those who work with an adviser are most likely to buy an annuity.
Even if clients aren't paying too much for life insurance, being the first to talk to them about the costs can start the trust-building process.
Some lawmakers are warming to the notion of using annuities to help solve the nation's retirement crisis
Firm enhances its discount wealth management offering with new digital tools.
Firms's advisory arms settle with SEC over breaching fiduciary duty and failing to disclose conflicts.
In some cases, dependent children are eligible for Social Security based on their retired, disabled or deceased grandparent's benefits.
US authorities investigating whether unit inappropriately sold clients in-house investments.
Concurrent concern brewing over a pilot program being beta-tested through next year, possibly longer.
Broker-dealer drops effort to stop 60 cases related to steep Merrill stock dive in 2007-08.
New Cerulli report says the economics of the business — plus heavy regulation — make it unlikely that big tech firms will want to get into the advice market.
Court agrees with university that offering many investment options is not a violation of ERISA.
This month's edition kicks off with the big news that former Envestnet executive Lori Hardwick is joining Riskalyze's Board of Directors.
Class-action lawsuit against Edward Jones reflects concern over shifting clients from commission- to fee-based accounts.
Lawsuit alleges futures broker committed suicide because bank forced him to retire.
Maryland senator pulls provision requiring such duty from bill, Nevada's time line for regulation remains uncertain.
The ruling doesn't apply to services, so investment management services for retirement plans and IRAs remain fiduciary activities.
