Portfolio

With more than $23 trillion in high-net-worth investor assets still held outside of the industry, advisors still have "a huge opportunity," says Jonathan Beatty of Schwab Advisor Services.

There are several approaches by fund providers to better understand the millennial generation of investors and protect the viability of their offerings.

Mutual fund performance is similar to the performance of stocks, a Wharton professor contends. As a company matures and grows, more investors become aware of it, and its share price better reflects its prospects.

An SEC compliance official says it's not a good idea for firms to "go in and very narrowly answer the questions, [not] volunteer anything, particularly if you're not trying to keep something from our attention."

Women over the age of 65 are twice as likely as men to live in poverty in retirement because of lower wages, more time spent out of the workforce and lack of access to retirement savings plans.

M&T, PNC, SunTrust and other regionals reported strong fee growth thanks to inroads they have made in investment banking, wealth management and other areas. It couldn't have come at a better time for them.

The proposed legislation would clarify equal treatment for all married couples under the U.S. tax code in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month allowing same-sex marriage in every state.

A new study breaks down the compliance challenges advisors are most worried about and what they're doing about it.

Which third-party marketers have the most assets? We have the list.

Ways your elderly clients can avoid becoming the victim of a scam; plus, what you need to know about Social Security benefits and what to do if your clients' 401(k) stinks.