John Simmers, a onetime leading executive in the independent-contractor brokerage industry, is jumping back into the business using a duel strategy that is closely linked.
Fixed annuities squeezed by low rates; waning appetite for VA biz
Survey suggests advisers should hold discussions with both camps; few do
You don't lose your health care coverage -- unless you opt out.
Although the payback option is limited, there are still ways to boost benefits
Waldron to custody assets elsewhere but keep relationship
Pimco chief Bill Gross says Democrats and Republicans have all focused on re-electing themselves rather than constructively plotting a way forward on monetary policy.
One spouse must wait until age 66 to exercise creative claiming strategiesThat's the magic number for maxing spousal benefits
Five groups with $4.4B in assets have signed on during the past three months; 'strong pipeline'
SEC opponent of earlier money fund reform now backs floating NAV; tide turning?
In addition to financial metrics and top performer analysis, this year's Financial Performance Study of Advisory Firms includes discussions of marketing and business development, and pricing and segmentation.
For months, SEC boss Mary Schapiro has battled industry heavyweights opposed to her plan for reforming money-market funds. Late last night, Schapiro gave up the fight.
William C. Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said new rules are needed to protect the financial system from a run on money-market mutual funds.
Former employees tempted by penion buyout offers, but most better off with income stream
