Portfolio

These independent broker-dealers reported the highest portion of fee-based business.

Tips for investors on securing their IRA and 401(k) accounts; Plus, how saying 'no' can help ensure a smooth retirement.

Schwab must convince the 7,000 advisors who custody with the firm that its new Institutional Intelligent Portfolios automated investment management service is worth implementing.

Retirement planning is becoming a bigger priority as the oldest members this "401(k) Generation" turn 50, presenting an opportunity for advisors.

Even though ETF assets in the U.S. have surpassed those of hedge funds, there are managers returning at least triple the return of U.S. stocks and beating bonds by more than 10 times.

Compliance experts Brian Hamburger and Robert Molinari offer up best practices for preparing for SEC and FINRA audits.

The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers exchange traded fund has attracted $247 million in net inflows this year, the biggest first-half total since it started trading in May 2006.

The fiduciary rule proposed by the Labor Department this spring is taking up most of the spotlight.

Independent financial advisors list the advantages they have found tailoring fee structures to their and their clients' liking.

Bad retirement advice forced a woman to take a job earning little more than minimum wage to make ends meet, her lawyer says.