A safe withdrawal rate changes with market conditions and the lifestyle goals of the client
Recruiting slows for LPL, Raymond James in otherwise solid quarter as reps and advisers stay put to keep focus on clients amid stock market rally.
Offering will include office productivity applications in addition to the firm's WealthCentral platform.
In formal investor alert, SEC, Finra say spamming in "high gear."
The record fine Finra meted out to LPL for failing to oversee its e-mail system is just the latest in the regulator's crackdown on digital diligence, reports Dan Jamieson.
At minimum, every advisor should have a personalized, written emergency continuity plan in place. And the best, most complete solution is a funded continuity and succession plan backed by emergency on-site support in the event of a challenge to business continuity.
After years of demonization and defections, the Big Four firms are going on the offensive.
Tax benefits come to the fore if inherited retirement accounts get the ax
The number of Alzheimer's sufferers in the U.S. is expected to triple by 2050. Mary Beth Franklin warns that the coming epidemic puts advisers -- and their practices -- at serious risk.
BlackRock CEO says employers should play key role in setting cash aside.
Most in poll say they'll be carrying substantial debt load from mortgages, cars and credit cards
SSanalyzer responds to competition and segmented market needs
With sales of deferred-income annuities up, carriers see an opportunity
Prudential's decision to raise the price tag on an already pricey VA has some B-Ds thinking twice about pushing the product. Darla Mercado reports.
Schwab announces several big projects at Impact 2012
Schwab Performance Technologies also makes announcements about custom-built client portals, reporting improvements
