Portfolio

State regulators discovered fewer deficiencies with investment advisors but some say they could be doing more to protect vulnerable clients.

A new report explains the opportunities within the four main challenges facing financial advisors and portfolio managers in the next five to 10 years.

Advisors should focus on investments that add income prudently while steering clear of high yield.

Despite falling stock and bond values last year, firms operating in the channel collectively boosted their business. These are the biggest companies among them.

Find all of the figures from Financial Planning's latest annual study of brokerages whose financial advisors aren't employees of the firms.

Experts dish on the do's and don'ts of acquisition at the second annual Future Proof conference

After taking incremental steps to bolster its wealth management business, the Rhode Island bank is preparing to roll out a broader strategy focused on high-net-worth clients.

The American Bankers Association's Economic Advisory Committee expects an economic slowdown as well.

With market uncertainty still in the air, annuities continue to break sales records. Advisors say they work for some clients, but not all.

Independent branches are playing a pivotal role in the industry — regardless of anyone's opinion or awareness of them.