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"Make no doubt about it, we are not near a recession," says LPL chief investment officer Burt White.

As long as a nonprofit group stays "on the right side of the line -- even though either you or I would say what they are doing is wrong -- it's still protected by 'judgment,'" or a right to broad discretion in decision-making.

'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary assumed the starter role for his own venture into ETFs this month, partnering with FTSE Russell to launch the O'Shares FTSE US Quality Dividend ETF, the first in a series of five smart beta funds.

It's important to educate doctors before they start receiving large paychecks so they can make informed financial decisions as their incomes climb. Here's how one firm has tackled this issue.

Prices of top-shelf municipal bonds finished weaker on Tuesday, traders said, with yields on some maturities strengthening by as much as two basis points. In the primary market, New York City’s general obligation bonds were priced for retail investors as several large competitive offerings were sold.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is starting two money market funds and making changes to two others to comply with stricter rules for funds that offer a stable $1 net asset value.

The independent broker-dealer knows it’s in a dogfight to stay competitive in a sellers’ market.

Recruiting "is as competitive as I've seen it in the last 10 years," says LPL exec.

The regional brokerage picked up eight advisors for their employee and independent channels.