Portfolio

How recent regulatory changes mark a pivotal moment for client/advisor relationships

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced legislation that would enable unmarried, divorced and widowed women to collect bigger Social Security benefits; Plus, protecting your client's portfolio from the downside.

Firms should focus on the distribution of compensation, not just setting a fee structure.

Franklin Resources, which has more than $800 billion under management, hired Patrick O’Connor from BlackRock to head global ETFs.

The breakaway launched a multi-generational firm that includes the planner's three daughters.

Robos don't have to be based on ETFs, says Naureen Hassan, head of Schwab's Intelligent Portfolios. "It can be mutual funds, individual securities -- whatever we want it to be, because it is a technology platform."

CFP Board and TD Ameritrade make the case for a new center to attract and develop a 21st century workforce.

Some workers may consider suing their employers if the 401(k) plans they offer limited investment options, poor funds and hefty fees; Plus, the pros and cons of income-generating strategies in retirement.

Reflecting RCS' ongoing woes, the company made the Roth announcement in the fourth paragraph of a press release announcing disappointing third quarter earnings results.

The drop is "a great thing for the industry," as long as it's not mainly due to retiring older advisors and easier tests, one expert says