Some experts anticipate the Trump administration will abandon the legal fight, but that hasn't happened yet.
A number of factors — DOL fiduciary, low interest rates and longevity — are coming together in favor of annuities if certain impediments are eliminated.
The wirehouse will break out fees for asset management services and products including mutual funds, alternative investments and commodities when it mails January account statements later this week
The record keeper joins three others — Fidelity, Voya and Xerox — in being sued over its relationship with the advice provider.
Clients can get live advice if they have enough assets, and those seeking a dedicated adviser will be referred to an RIA who is using Betterment for Advisors.
Judge dismisses case, saying government took too long to indict brokerage owner Guy Gentile
Adviser's approach can overcome client worries, such as that children won't have an incentive to work if they know how much they will inherit.
Lobbying group for independent broker-dealers lays out its annual agenda
Speculation is mounting as to what is taking the administration so long to act. Is President Trump waiting for his DOL secretary nominee to be approved? Or is he finding it harder to repeal than expected?
Size of award called "extraordinarily rare" by one securities attorney. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160923/FREE/160929957/brokerages-walking-away-from-arbitration-awards"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brokerages walking away from arbitration awards</a>)</i></b>
Bank's wealth management unit reports higher earnings on lower revenue.
DOL rule could prompt some advisers to move ahead of time &mdash; and others to stay put until they gauge rule's impact.
Firm's 7,100 advisers to gain digital investment advice platform and advanced analytics about clients
Calling it a "disaster," he claimed it has been responsible for cutting off loans to small businesses.
Data analytics could help them more easily uncover breaches of suitability in investment product sales.
Markets have risen since the president was elected, but his personality makes it difficult to discern when he is serious and when he is beating his drum for effect.
Advisers who don't assist with compliance are at risk of losing clients.
Not every adviser can be nominated for a Bully, just those who displayed a complete disconnect from their ethics in the course of impersonating a client or some big shot.
