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Morgan Keegan's brokerage force has stayed in wait-and-see mode as parent firm Regions Financial looks to sell that business, but that could all change if uncertainty about the firm's future persists or if a new deal presents unfavorable terms, experts say.

As a client takes distributions, a money manager ultimately becomes more important than asset allocation as the sequence and volatility of market returns rises.

Here is to wishes for a successful New Year for those in the asset management industry and the investors it serves.

Three mutual funds that might do well next year all have one thing in common: they weren’t chosen because they were the absolute top performers in 2011. Instead, they were chosen on the basis of diversification, strong performance, level of risk and cost basis, said S&P Capital IQ mutual fund analyst Todd Rosenbluth.

There is strength in numbers, and practices across the country are banking on size to position themselves for success.

As we embark on a new year, it may be prudent to consider three different absolute return portfolio strategies that may help achieve returns depending on one's outlook for the global economy.

The reduction in pension and health care benefits for public sector employees in Florida has led to a rush by people nearing retirement age to opt out early.

With rising life expectancies and reports of lackluster retirement savings, the risk is a growing concern for many Americans.

From payouts getting trimmed to stagnant growth, bank advisors have their work cut out for them this year. But bright spots include investments that can help differentiate you.

Understand the three levels of happiness and be ready to connect them with their financial-planning equivalents.

Being able to sell is still important, but in today's market it's just one of many skills that a bank advisor needs to thrive.

There are fresh messages about the value of annuities—but don't assume your clients are aware of them yet.

UBS AG has named Robert J. McCann chief executive of UBS Group Americas in addition to his current role as CEO of the Wealth Management Americas unit. McCann replaces Philip J. Lofts, who returns to his former role as group chief risk officer. McCann will coordinate the efforts of the business units in the Americas, including asset management, investment banking and wealth management.

He didn't want to lose and didn't want to do what was necessary to win.

The president of Charitable Solutions LLC discusses how advisors can counsel clients about alternative ways to contribute to charities.

Our legal expert discusses when you must report a claim against you even if you didn't do anything wrong.

Fresh messages about the value of annuities have started to flow from a variety of sources.

Advisors should tell their clients to think as much about risk management as maximizing returns.

The head of wealth management strategies for UBS discusses his 14 years in the securities business.

Active and automatic ways to keep your new prospect pipeline flowing all the time.