Morningstar

Leaders in domestic stock, international stock, fixed income, and allocation and alternatives funds are recognized for standout performance.

16 individuals or teams are nominated in the four-category list.

The fund manager reported $277 billion in new money to its U.S. mutual funds and ETFs last year, while Fidelity and Franklin reported some of the largest outflows.

These popular choices for asset allocation also have a history of solid performance.

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Recent news and short term performance is good; longer term questions linger.

The search for low-touch mutual funds has shifted "disproportionate" client money into fixed income, an analyst says.

Larger ETFs provide more liquidity and are better constructed.

The high cost of stock picking has made clients more passive, an analyst says.

Fifteen of the 20 biggest open-end funds report net outflows over the last five years.

Clients may be less anxious if they know their portfolios include funds built for stability.

Use upside and downside capture ratios to analyze potential investment products, as well as help those who are nervous feel calmer about their portfolio.

Punished by the plunge in the energy sector, some advisers await a rebound that can take advantage of master limited partnerships’ tax status.

Experts say planners ignore offering counsel beyond numbers and investments at their own peril.

When advisers blend behavioral finance approaches with data insights, it makes them even more valuable.

When more clients live ever longer lives, what's an adviser to do?

The firm's expansion may also include assignments on private placements and unsecured-debt from real estate investment trusts, an executive says.