Portfolio

"I expect a seismic change as product manufacturers will have to adapt to the new rule," says NextCapital's Rob Forreger.

As many high-fee hedge funds have discovered, promising a smooth ride can eliminate returns.

The bank is rolling out a new digital advice offering that pairs robo technology with financial advisers, most of whom have the CFP designation.

The wirehouse's latest hires will support client development and strengthen product delivery, according to Morgan Stanley.

Industry insiders say wealth management is going through its biggest upheaval in decades.

Personal Capital CEO Bill Harris argues financial institutions are more focused on product offerings than clients.

"It was terribly important to us that we were participating and supporting a partnership with a firm that is innovating and has strong backing," said Richard Steinmeier, head of the Wealth Advice Center at UBS.

In an almost immediate response, the industry created a new T share class, which replaces high, upfront commissions with trailing commissions.

Pimco's $1.5 trillion in assets under management are down 25% from a high of $2 trillion in the first quarter of 2013.

The year-old automated advice service is revealing some new ways advisers use robos — and it's quelling some big fears.