The SEC's Luis Aguilar is spot on when he says the commission's stance on mandatory arbitration needs a major rethink.
Commissioner Gallagher expects new proposal before the end of March.
Software options vary by sophistication and price. Which is right for you?
Legaly separation doesn't change Uncle Sam's view of your status
Revenue from fees stabilizes income in commission-heavy industry
Various rules apply for spouses, ex-spouses and survivors; did you expect anything different?
Don't look now, but gains in the stock market have kept pressure on the cost of mutual funds in 401(k)s. The popularity of index and no-load funds has helped, too.
The lull in brokerage recruitment that marked the start of the year is now officially a doldrum, as reps at larger firms are staying in their seats. <b>Advisers on the Move:</b> <a href=http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm/?W=WHERE|2_2687055a(gte)[2013-01-01]:2_2687055a(lte)[2013-04-25]>Who's jumped this year</a>
New research shows that Google search results can predict movements in the market. Jeff Benjamin discusses.
Top-performing firms more likely to hire third-parties to handle some tech functions
Bruce Kelly reports that LPL management was caught off guard by news that Montana is probing the brokerage's sale of nontraded REITs.
Advisers using short video clips to "show clients you are human."
