Investments

Compliance expert Alan J. Foxman explains why a 1035 exchange might trigger increased scrutiny.

The test will also be modified to account for the new tax law while aiming to plug leaks in the pipeline from college to CFP certification.

Advisor "reaped substantial profits" from 65 clients by using block accounts, the regulator says.

Pairing a variety of Vanguard bond funds with an S&P 500 fund may help you rethink how to craft the classic 60% equity, 40% bond portfolio.

Sales dropped by 8% last year, but LIMRA finds reason for optimism in 2018.

Anticipating volatility and its implications could make a big difference.

Growth funds have performed best over the past decade, outpacing value funds.

Financial Planning Review will represent "an interdisciplinary approach," according to the journal's executive editor.

So-called stable coins may be the “key to unlocking widespread adoption,” a virtual currency founder says.

YCharts targets advisors seeking to shore up their clients' portfolios during a downturn.

The offerings saw decent demand, given the market is facing a deluge of sales following the recent U.S. debt ceiling suspension.

Planners must make accurate disclosures about their service models, says the regulator.

Lawmakers agreed to form a congressional committee that would look into multiemployer plans and develop a measure to fix these plans' insolvency woes.

The products seek risk and return objectives through factor exposures such as minimum volatility, value, momentum, liquidity and quality.

The stock market only had a taste of the potential damage — with the biggest test yet to come.

The SPDR fund's newfound appeal may be linked to its dividend yield, which has jumped to its highest level since 2008.

The company has been in conversations with ETF Securities and Global X, say people familiar with the matter.

The right strategy can put them “in the 0% tax bracket,” an expert writes.

Taxation of retirement plan distributions and Social Security benefits remains unchanged under the new tax law, but retirees are likely to see an increase in after-tax income.

Advisors should consider how they are preparing for a rising rate environment.