Finance

Independent firms need capital, but some top executives question private equity's benefits.

As the Dow tops 23,000, remember the largest percentage drop in history.

As a result of CEO James Gorman’s strategic moves, the firm earns the biggest share of revenue from wealth management of the six biggest U.S. lenders.

Human resources executives place emphasis on new technology to evaluate future and existing employees at NICSA's annual membership meeting.

Offering a prepaid, monitored debit card gives True Link an edge in elderly retirement advice space.

The company's broker headcount declined slightly, but it remains the largest wirehouse by number of advisors.

The acquisition is expected to provide access to a wide range of smart beta products.

If price were the only reason for success, competitors would have simply slashed their fees.

The firm's advisor ranks increased slightly during the third quarter, ending three consecutive periods of decline.

The asset management giant is staking a big claim on the advisor desktop, according to one analyst.

The bank is testing several trading and investing platforms and will be talking about "what might or might not work," CEO Jamie Dimon said during its third-quarter earnings call.

The right debt strategy can help clients make better decisions with capital allocations.

Oct. 9: High distribution cost is just one obstacle managers face when delivering on innovation, says Flat Rock CEO Robert Grunewald.

The world’s largest asset manager is investing in technology in part to diversify revenue as investor money flows into passive.

BNY Mellon, DST Systems and State Street are among the firms recognized for their excellence and operational achievements.

The underpinnings of the Hippocratic Oath, the phrase is as applicable to providing investment advice as it is to medical care.

Investing is far from simple once all the relevant aspects are considered – such as distribution and taxes. Advisor and retirement coach Holly Kylen discusses how advisors can educate and simplify the complex.

The firm uses academic research for specific guideposts on its way to serving clients and advisors.

When the markets post 10% returns, everyone feels great. So why do investors only glean a small portion of those gains?

The deal is part of the firm’s strategy to offer clients a focused set of specialist investment solutions.