Portfolio

Curiosity and a willingness to slay sacred cows made Barry Ritholtz into one of the financial industry's sharpest — and sharpest-tongued — analysts.

The founder of the private-equity backed RIA says he's interested in further acquisitions but doesn't want to be "growing for growth's sake."

The growing fixed-income products carry some risks, but their returns this year are attracting more financial advisors and their clients, according to experts.

The deal values closely held Fisher Investments at $12.75 billion and is part of the founder's estate planning, according to the firm.

Yext's CEO said his firm could have tried building its own in-house compliance software. Instead, it found exactly what it needed at Hearsay Systems.

A client plans to leave an inheritance only for their biological children, icing out the adopted ones. Is their financial advisor obligated to help — or speak out?

These issues loom especially large for the LGBTQ client base, which is the focus of a new national initiative launched by financial advisors, lawyers and other professionals.

"It would be irresponsible for us to ignore factors that can fundamentally impact the long-term viability of investments," said CalPERS interim Chief Investment Officer Dan Bienvenue of climate risks.

Like its Wall Street rival Morgan Stanley, Citi sees a path to trillions in client assets in its workplace division.

Working in teams can boost productivity, make succession easier and allow advisors to move upmarket, new research suggests.