Practice

The biggest challenge for any new firm considering an entry into the ETF market is overcoming the regulatory hurdles placed between a product and customers. Few understand that difficulty as keenly as Eric R. Ervin, CEO and co-founder of San Diego, Calif.,-based ETF provider Reality Shares.

Algarve, Portugal, Cuenca, Ecuador, and George Town, Malaysia, are among the 10 places in world where American retirees can get the most for their money; Plus, why investors should think twice before choosing a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k).

Ameriprise Financial reported 33% year-over-year growth in wealth management profits.

The steep rise in long-term care insurance rates won't affect many advisors' commitment to using them for clients, experts say.

Clients that purchased an investment from their financial institution will keep their deposit and credit products longer, increasing the profitability of the institution overall, a new study shows.

Advisors must be aware of the basics of protecting their more vulnerable elderly clients. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Fake identity fraud is growing, due to the plentiful array of consumer account and card data available in the wake of massive data breaches. It's a crime banks find almost impossible to detect and deter

Change is coming and certain new technology trends will play a significant role for planners.

A new effort by President Obama to tighten cybersecurity at financial institutions and other businesses could help light a fire under some firms that have historically been slower to react in the wake of a data breach and help financial institutions dealing with a tangle of confusing state laws.

A pair of sessions at the FSI OneVoice conference focused on recruiting and retention challenges facing IBDs, many of which center on hybrid or dually registered RIAs who are edging toward greater independence.