Investments

As the Fed nears a potential rate cut, bearish sentiment is rising. Here's how to keep pessimistic clients from exiting the market.

A vast majority of plan sponsors say that actively managed funds can beat the market, according to a new BlackRock survey. Research suggests otherwise.

Older Americans hold a higher allocation of stocks than they would like, according to the Center for Retirement Research. Researchers say that could be a positive, though not all advisors agree.

Joe Toledano, head of insured solutions for Morgan Stanley's wealth division and E-Trade, tells how insurance has gone from almost an afterthought for many financial planners to something that's central to what they do.

Cerulli's research based on a survey of wealth and asset management firms suggest that firms have only just begun to address clients' comprehensive planning needs.

Americans are searching for financial advisors at record levels, reflecting growing market uncertainty and opportunity for advisors to attract new clients.

Even after more than three years of Republican-led attacks against environmental, social and governance investing, the strategy is still "extremely important," according to RBC BlueBay Asset Management.

Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank seeks niche private equity opportunities for its ultrawealthy clients, while Goldman looks to retirement savers and Wells Fargo to everyday investors.

As access to and interest in alternative investments grow, financial advisors could differentiate themselves by earning the CAIA mark.