Portfolio

Despite posting solid gains as a group, some S&P 500 stocks went into the tank last month. Here's a closer look at some of the laggards.

In a new survey, the CFP Board revealed just how pervasive the financial abuse of seniors has come to be. At the same time, the board is seeking new standards to help seniors - and all consumers - better understand which self-described financial advisors are truly out to serve their best interests.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 68.06 points Tuesday to close at 13,203.58 while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lost 8.95 points and 4.96 points, respectively.

Curian Capital has rolled out two alternative-focused strategies for separate accounts.

The measure of success for Christopher Donahue's defense? That the SEC so far this year has not sought a showdown on reform.

Legacy expert attorneys Danielle and Andy Mayoras say the circumstances surrounding the late musician's estate serve as the latest reminder that having the proper estate planning instructions in place - and keeping them updated - is extremely important for every client.

With the departure of Peter Ehret, formerly a senior money manager at Invesco, the firm announced a number of changes to its portfolio manager lineup.

Hatteras Funds has promoted Robert Murphy chief investment officer of the Hatteras Alternative Mutual Funds.

Index funds are “just slightly underperforming” their benchmarks because of their small expenses, according to a Lipper report.

Marvin Tuttle, the current exec director/CEO, had planned to retire in 2014 but moved up his exit due to family concerns. Schadle, who has been with the FPA and a predecessor group, the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (ICFP), since 1996, assumed her current post in 2006.