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Profitability and control still rank high on the list of reasons advisors go independent, but the ability to have new and better systems – especially software – also plays a compelling part.

Companies that ignore the big picture are severely punished in the marketplace, especially when they misstep. Companies that display concern for what happens outside their walls get the nod from a new generation of investors.

Clients may consider reducing the amount they set aside in their 401(k) plans and invest the money in real estate, according to financial planner; Plus, how women can generate income for life.

Nicholas Schorsch has resigned from RCS Capital, New York REIT and 11 other non-traded real estate investment trusts and direct investment programs sponsored by AR Capital.

Year-to- date, energy ETFs have attracted $9.25 billion of new money, the most of any sector behind real estate funds and more than triple the same period in 2013.

Frequent traders use the tools with individual stocks, but planners advise caution for many clients.

ETFs in the U.S. reached a $2 trillion dollar milestone in December, demonstrating the product’s surge in popularity. Here are the year's 10 best performers.

Pershing's failures "exposed customer funds and securities to risk," according to FINRA.

Investors today want profits to be achieved with attention to the environment, society, workers, customers and a variety of other stakeholders. Companies that ignore this big picture will be punished in the market.

States and local governments boosted debt sales to $43.7 billion so far in December, the highest monthly total in at least a year.