Portfolio

Just a day after a top SEC official hinted at discord within the commission about an expansion of fiduciary rules to include brokers, a voting member of the agency spoke out in opposition to the proposal, at least until supporters can build a stronger case.

Rule changes mean the AMT is here to stay, but that could actually be good news for some clients. Just keep them out of the 'bump zone.'

It is more important to rebalance in order to maintain a consistent asset allocation than it is to choose the right allocation in the first place.

After making recent waves with retail acquisitions, Nicholas Schorsch's RCS Capital Holdings is adding its first wholesaling broker-dealer to a growing portfolio.

It is more important to rebalance in order to maintain a consistent asset allocation than it is to choose the right allocation in the first place.

The contentious issue of harmonizing fiduciary responsibilities remains high on the agency's to-do list, though a timeframe for when a proposal might materialize is far from certain.

Here's a snapshot of the best ideas to come out of this year's conference.

What’s Really Behind the Proprietary Criteria for Indexes?

In seeking the helping hand of clients in finding new business, avoid being systematic or aggressive. Instead, make gentle, routine requests for help.

Tax costs are too high, and clients need to take advantage of losses when they are available.