Portfolio

A total of 86 publicly traded companies approved new repurchase plans so far this year. That’s nearly twice as many as all of 2017.

The financial system is safer than it was 10 years ago, says John Taft, vice chairman of Baird. But there are still risks lurking unseen in areas like ETFs,

Working longer and delaying Social Security are some of the ways they can boost their savings after losing a large portion of retirement assets.

The wirehouse will take 3% — or up to $4,000 per month — of advisors' production in 2019.

The 7,700-advisor IBD network hasn’t been as active in recruiting as its rival lately — but it’s holding on to a portion of the major enterprise.

High-fee managed futures, energy limited partnerships and multi-alternatives products topped this list.

The group opted to join the corporate RIA at the Ladenburg IBD with an eye toward greater independence with some outsourced tasks.

There are at least 200 fewer products available since 2015. Some advisors haven’t noticed. But should they?

Technology is providing opportunity for advisors willing to think outside the box.

The insurance-related securities market has grown as pension and hedge funds seek diversified bets less tied to interest rate or stock market swings.