Portfolio

Four important things to bear in mind if you are considering joining a network of independent RIAs.

The fund's manager, who was 11 years old when Vanguard began offering the fund in 1986, tracks the performance of more than 10,000 securities.

Investors have dumped bullion held in ETFs in response to the outlook for U.S. rates and a stronger dollar.

Given how dysfunctional many families are during a crisis, a lack of coordination of agents can sow even more financial confusion, and even conflict.

From regulators to technology providers to CEOs, these are the players who will remake wealth management in 2017.

The move will potentially lead to marginally higher borrowing costs for consumers and companies while giving savers a boost.

Strategies and data to remember from fellow advisers and industry analysts.

Ex-RIA Richard G. Cody gave false reports to retirees for more than a decade, the SEC says. Many lost most of their life savings.

Hint: The sharp move higher in bond yields has not spooked stock market investors.

Expect the bonds versus stocks pendulum to swing anew.