Portfolio

Advisors face a shifting landscape on both competitive and economic fronts. Many argue that it's time to scrap the AUM fee altogether.

Professionals like doctors and lawyers often face extra-high debt loads, special needs and an array of tough choices. Here are a few repayment strategies that your clients should consider.

As economic landscapes shift, RIAs are going to need to rethink the ways they charge clients and deliver service.

Clients should use the first-in, first-out strategy when selling stocks or funds in their portfolio to avoid hefty penalties; Plus, why middle class households are saving more than the rich.

As an advisor, you're not necessarily obligated to vote proxies for client portfolios. But you must make sure your policy is articulated clearly. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Young HNW investors are very comfortable with digital wealth management tools, and many don't even have (or seem to need) an advisor.

Scott Powers retires as head of State Street Global Advisors in Boston.

Ronald O’Hanley, who stepped down last year as head of Fidelity Investment’s asset management business, is set to run State Street Corp.’s $2.45 trillion investment arm.

Floating rate funds offer solid income, but can be extremely volatile.

The advisor, now barred from FINRA, allegedly violated his firm's policies and FINRA rules when he borrowed money to build a oceanfront vacation rental.