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If confirmed by the Senate, veteran prosecutor Mary Jo White would assume responsibility for moving ahead with a number of initiatives that would reshape the regulatory landscape for advisors

Houston-based Salient Partners earlier this month added the Pure Trend Fund, a managed futures offering, to its growing list of alternative mutual funds.

Northern Trust Corporation is expanding its middle office outsourcing service with a brand new position.

Aspiriant, the industry’s third largest RIA, promoted Michael Kossman, the firm’s chief finance officer, to chief operating officer and hired Bret Magpiong as CFO.

BMO Global Asset Management has one more milestone to help establish its presence in the U.S.

Where would a successful trader invest a hypothetical $100,000 windfall? In energy, information technology and utilities, according to Fidelity Investments’ inaugural survey of its top online traders. The survey polled customers who made at least 36 trades over the past 12 months and whose total portfolio performance during this time was at least 20%. …

Morgan Stanley financial advisor Devin Condron, who lands at number 20 on the Top 40 Under 40 list, works to help younger members of ultra high net worth families understand everything from choosing a mortgage to donor-advised funds.

Mary Jo White, a prosecutor and former U.S. attorney in Manhattan, will be nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a White House statement.

Janus said fourth-quarter profit declined 13% as clients pulled out money for the 14th consecutive quarter.

We can all do something better, something new, something different, something more. According to Steve Wershing, one reason advisors have difficulty following through is that we are all pretty booked up.