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DST Systems reported net income of $54.3 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010, a 10.8% decline from the $60.9 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, it earned in the third quarter of 2009.

If your clients’ eyes glaze over at the mere mention of money markets, remind them of the dark days when these safe investments were suddenly risky.

Phantom stock unit plans may be the answer for principals who want to retain key advisors without losing control of the business.

BofA Merrill Lynch advisors amass $244 billion in cash deposits as clients try to circle their financial wagons.

Insight from the first day of Charles Schwab's annual conference in Boston sheds light on simple but effecting ways to grow your business.

Morningstar reported it earned $20.8 million in the third quarter, or 41 cents a diluted share, a 7.5% decrease from the $22.5 million, or 45 cents a diluted share, it earned in the third quarter of 2009.

The funds invest in TIPS and shorter-duration bonds.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed the municipal securities field hearing it planned to hold in Chicago on Nov. 16.

The Securities and Exchange Commission crossed a new threshold this week by securing financial penalties against individual city officials in a municipal bond fraud case.

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a federal advisory committee of 101 citizen volunteers across the country, has released its annual report, with recommendations that include calling for the IRS to protect against identity theft by allowing taxpayers to “lock” their accounts when no tax returns are required.

Small business economic confidence rebounded in October as more small business owners reported that economic conditions for their businesses and for the country have improved, according to a new poll that also found small business owners favoring a Republican-controlled Congress in the midterm elections.

Equity fund pull in more than twice as much as the previous week.

Nearly two years after hiring CEO Paul Perrault, known for his acquisitiveness, the capital-heavy Brookline announced Wednesday that it would buy another Massachusetts company, First Ipswich Bancorp, for $19.7 million.

The Massachusetts Democrat continues to hold a sizable lead in polls, but his opponent, Republican Sean Bielat, argues that public anger over the economy, anti-incumbent fervor and Sen. Scott Brown's surprise victory this year prove he has a shot at beating Frank.

Nationwide says that quality of life for high-net-worth retirees could slip sans annuities.

By clearly communicating your value proposition, you can provide your clients with an easy pitch with which to refer friends and family.

Average balances in 529 college savings plans fall far short of projected higher education costs in most situations, according to Morningstar’s latest research paper and industry survey, released on Monday.

Bank loans could suffer if Bush-era tax cuts are repealed, potentially slowing an economic recovery, Market Research Insight’s Geller warns.

In an anecdote studded Q&A Wednesday morning at the Schwab IMPACT 2010 Conference in Boston, Henry Paulson (left) discussed how he rescued the financial system and saved the country from economic ruin.

Smaller investment firms deliver stronger returns and better downside protection in volatile markets than larger firms when investing in U.S. large-cap stocks, Northern Trust found.