Family concedes award is 'legally indefensible'; bank says it 'acted in good faith.'
Study shows risks and rewards of market timing are more costly than you may think.
Class-action lawsuit against Edward Jones reflects concern over shifting clients from commission- to fee-based accounts.
Court agrees with university that offering many investment options is not a violation of ERISA.
Finra said Laura Shean took $124,000 from a customer's brokerage account to make six payments to the IRS.
Water scarcity is a pressing issue across the globe. Investing in companies that address these issues can help solve critical problems while also providing attractive investment opportunities.
Maryland senator pulls provision requiring such duty from bill, Nevada's time line for regulation remains uncertain.
The ruling doesn't apply to services, so investment management services for retirement plans and IRAs remain fiduciary activities.
The battles between Tilton and Zohar's creditors justify the appointment of a trustee, U.S. argues.
Its 401(k) Solutions business, only four years old, has amassed more than $400 million.
Regulator claims Frederick David Holloway replaced lower-cost variable annuities with higher-cost ones without ensuring they were suitable or in their clients' best interests.
New law eases restrictions on loans from defined contribution plans, even as employers work to stem plan leakage.
Adviser compensation management is about more than adviser compensation.
Program targets private-sector workers who don't have access to a retirement savings plan.
New book for clients and advisers focuses on strategies to maximize retirement income.
After six years of declines, sales could improve slightly if rising interest rates help insurers more easily support their guarantees.
A bipartisan effort in Congress to ease annuity use in 401(k)s follows years of related academic research.
The Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley veteran has deep connections in the industry, which should help him as he sets out to build an independent firm with $100 billion in AUM.
Former Merrill CEO is one of four nominees to stand for election in May.
