Portfolio

When it comes to compliance, do-it-yourselfers must build policies and procedures that can protect the firm. But as practices grow, seeking outside assistance may be necessary.

Pimco’s pain isn’t Bill Gross’s gain, at least not yet.

Bond bears are right, and wrong; The only state where retires have enough income; 3 biggest risks every retirement saver should know

Now that 5-year performance data is available, advisors can compare performance for the ETFs.

The confidence level of investors for advisors and brokers surveyed by the Center for Audit Quality was up to 70% in 2014 compared to 66% in 2012.

How clients can still reduce last year's tax bill before the extended filing deadline of Oct. 15 for 2013 tax returns; Ask the right questions after a manager change like Bill Gross' departure from Pimco; Stretch out tax savings during retirement years

CFP Board drops investigation into activist planner after he drops CFP certification.

Many studies have shown that it's difficult for active managers to consistently outperform their benchmark indexes. Recent data from Morningstar on fund flows seems to show that investors are beginning to get that message.

Everyone on staff should know how to handle sensitive client information, making it possible for them to be responsive, but not nosy.

Bill Gross’s Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund received $66.4 million in client deposits in September, the month Gross announced he was leaving Pimco to join Janus Capital Group Inc.