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Rhode Island asset manager Michael Riley has asked the SEC to examine the Providence, R.I., pension fund over a $62 million spike in its unfunded liability.

Despite the benefits of independence, there is an added time, cost, liability and regulatory burden.

Two former National Planning Corporation brokers "are just normal dudes and they just screwed up," says a lawyer for one of the men.

In order to ensure maximized value of their retirement benefits, clients must be aware of Social Security rules; Plus, why automated retirement contributions are helpful for clients who intend to develop a spending budget

The head of a global standards-setting body argues that regulators overreacted to the financial crisis and says banking-style regulation is a poor fit for the asset management industry.

Robo startups are expected to reach $452 billion in AUM in five years, but incumbent firms will possess over $1 trillion in assets in the digital automated advice space.

Female clients have a more positive outlook when it comes to approaching retirement over their male counterparts, according to a new study.

Robo advisors are gaining traction, especially among millennial investors, who are very sensitive to competitive pricing. Extensive automation will be needed to defend against them.

Grading clients on actions they have taken over the years can be valuable in helping advisors know where to expend their energy.

The world’s biggest investment managers have won a reprieve from plans to label them as systemically important, staving off tougher regulation, as global authorities reassess the move.