Financial planning

Advisors can get a leg up with a deeper understanding of the correlation between oil prices and natural resources funds.

United Capital plans for a white label version of its financial life management platform and the firm will be announcing an acquisition of a robo solution in the fourth quarter.

Understanding the valuation of your firm can help identify areas of improvement, especially if you are considering selling. Here are some key insights to consider.

Commentary: The first wave of robo advisors went too far in denying any impact from volatility – which is just plain incredible, writes Daniel Satchkov, president of risk modeling firm RiXtrema.

People are less likely to save more in their 401(k) plans when they learn they lag behind their peers in retirement saving; Plus, six annuity fees advisors and their clients should know about.

Funds would have to maintain a minimum cushion of cash or cash-like investments that can be sold within three days. Funds also could charge investors who pull their money on days of elevated withdrawals.

Viewership and engagement is not evenly distributed. Being online doesn't mean clients will see the content.

The industry regulatory organization remains close to hitting a historic high on financial penalties. Regulator is focusing on "bread-and-butter type issues," says expert, who expects more cybersecurity and anti-money laundering fines.

Industry regulator proposes to give brokers safe harbor from legal liability if they delay a transaction when they suspect the client is the victim of abuse.

SEC claims First Eagle Investment improperly used mutual fund assets to pay for the marketing and distribution of fund shares.

We reshuffled the deck on our top program managers and listed them by third-party marketers.

A fired Morgan Stanley financial advisor who downloaded client data to a home server, some of which ended up on a public website, pleaded guilty to accessing the bank's computer network without permission.

Retirees need to realize that pullbacks and corrections are part of investing, so they are advised not to panic when the market gets volatile; Plus, RMD rules for older workers.

After scouring the industry for the best managers in the bank channel, here is our annual Top 20 Program Managers ranking.

The two-year-old wealth management business has a new chief executive to replace Frank Campanale, a former wirehouse executive, who previously held the job.

Even among advisors who support the concept of socially responsible investing, agreeing on what that term entails exactly is tough.

“Why should a really good smaller firm that’s growing have a lower multiple than a big firm that’s crappy?” asks Peter Raimondi, president of Boston Private Wealth.

Lure of large trust department, bank name recognition, more persuades five advisors in Redondo Beach, Calif., to switch.

This MD-turned-CFP relies on the “BATHE” psychiatric tool to help discern what’s really going on with clients.

Remember, 529 plans aren't the only game in town. Here are some alternative solutions for clients to fund their kids' educations.