At least two large industry groups have told the SEC that fiduciary standard harmonization would cost firms a lot of money. In a comment letter released today, the FPC offered a slightly different take.
Portfolio manager still plans to do corporate analysis, study astronomy.
Too many investors are still underinvested, even after the stock market has blown past Wells Fargo's 2013 target for the S&P 500 by about 6%
Deal expands firm's footprint in Chicago area, boosts AUM to $3.7 billion.
Wealth Enhancement Group, which has $3.7 billion in AUM, has nearly doubled its assets since 2007.
Are Americans ready for retirement or not? Depends on whether you are an optimist or pessimist — new studies point to either yes or no. But according to two advisers, most people still have work to do.
Bill Schwartz, an independent adviser who broke away from Merrill Lynch, says he understands why advisers stayed at wirehouses five or 10 years ago. But today, the game has changed.
A new study finds the number of independent advisers grew at 8% per year versus the industry's overall loss of 1.2% advisers per year.
The Federal Reserve has an economic problem worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy. It's worked tirelessly to support the markets and prevent an economic depression but it has created a problem for which there is no clear solution.
If you weren't an adviser, what would you be? See how adviser compensation compares with other high-powered jobs.
Adding key person to run day-to-day business so advisers can focus on clients, prospecting.
In a nutshell, we think of numbers in a way that is disconnected from their purchasing power, and in so doing can make irrational personal financial decisions.
Advisers who compare themselves to the competition have a better chance of staying ahead. Check out eight ways to get ahead and stay ahead.
Investors may think QE will continue to drive stock prices higher, but don't be so sure
Torrance, Calif., based firm has expanded into San Diego and Orange County, and has bigger aspirations
Focus Financial is part owner of acquirer Colony Group.
PlanMember Financial's 400 reps work with school district, nonprofit retirement plans.
Friday's breakfast is served: Big banks feel the heat from religious investor groups; Deutsche Bank settles with Finra; the housing recovery's recovery and Jamie Dimon's wacky holiday card
Says of firm's new refund plan: 'It's about time somebody stepped up.'
