Portfolio

Pacific Investment Management Co., the world’s largest bond manager, said global economic growth will be steady over the coming 12 months because of asset purchases by central banks in 2013.

From why FINRA's BrokerCheck service for investors is facing criticism on multiple fronts to why top advisors want equity and career growth, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.

Including the next generation in a family's charitable activities helps advisors build a relationship.

To protect clients, make sure you understand the difference between regular dividend increases and "extra" or "special" dividends.

Raymond James has gone on a recruiting spree, poaching million-dollar producers from all four wirehouse firms. But they're not the only ones signing up new talent. Here are the most recent advisor moves.

Advisors and their HNW clients too often shy away from difficult conversations about inheritance planning. Here are some ideas for advisors to help start the dialogue.

The asset management industry has stepped up marketing efforts aimed at advisors, hoping to boost both sales and credibility.

For wealthy and high-profile clients, privacy can be hard to attain. But most people don't want their personal lives made public, especially when they are going through a divorce. Here's how planners can help.

Financial advisors who use active management may have a lower-cost option when considering actively managed ETFs – but some advisors express doubts on the real value for clients.

SEC examiners frequently cite firms for insufficient disclosures, an SEC official says. Here are some of the most common conflicts that advisors fail to disclose adequately to their clients.