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To stand out from the crowd, some issuers have embraced thematic strategies focused on niche investments that could become the next boom industry.

One option is to sell funds with lower or no estimated distributions, especially if possible savings will exceed trading costs.

Younger clients who adopt an overly conservative investment approach are advised to consider diversified, low-cost equity products to boost returns.

Fund industry Darwinism should be seen as healthy and natural in a thriving — albeit brutal — market, an expert says.

The ex-Northwestern Mutual advisors dropped their broker registrations, selecting the TAMP and platform’s services in the process.

The funds may be gaining traction among older investors with significant assets, but rarely live up to their billing.

The move underscores wealth managers’ increasing focus on the not-yet-fabulously rich to boost profitability.

The firm's top recruiter explained its approach to helping advisors keep up with a rapidly changing profession.

Do planners offer enough value to keep tech companies and automated advice at bay?

As individual performers, these people can be very good at what they do. They may have great technical or sales skills but they can sap the spirit and energy out of your firm.