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RCS Non-Executive Chairman Mark Auerbach says the decision to shut down its wholesale distribution business is "extremely difficult but necessary."

For clients looking for income, here are the large-cap companies that boosted their dividends the most in the past three years.

People in higher income brackets can consider replacing less of their pre-retirement income than the 80% usually suggested by financial planners; Plus, five things retirees can do to navigate the current environment.

Market performance under different U.S. presidents highlights the importance of heeding this key economic measure.

Retirement investors who want a new approach to asset allocation may consider one that classifies securities based on how long they intend to keep the investments in their portfolio to achieve their targets; Plus, which retirement savings plans are best for teachers?

Net issuance of U.S. notes and bonds will tumble 26% next year, according to estimates by primary dealers that are obligated to bid at Treasury debt auctions.

Considering a tactical adjustment for your client portfolios to benefit from the holiday season? Here's how each of the 10 sectors in the S&P 500 performed in Q4, on average, since 1990.

Transition to retirement means that clients need to shift from being a saver to a spender, and this could pose certain challenges; Plus, how indexed annuities could be subject to additional regulations under Department of Labor's proposed fiduciary rule.

Recent jittery markets give advisors a terrific chance to judge liquid alt funds. Better yet, a close look can help you better position the portfolios of clients worried about global markets.

Robos can give ETF providers brand new channels to distribute products and access new investors, says Dodd Kittsley, head of ETF strategy and national accounts at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management.

Despite the flaws in 401(k) plans, clients can take steps to improve their situations; Plus, clients should beware the retirement splurge.

Long-time Canadian asset managers including IGM Financial’s Mackenzie Investments, AGF Management and CI Financial announced plans to offer ETFs in the past month.

Bank stocks are generating buzz among investors and if rates rise, the outlook is even better. Here are the best-performing funds with a concentration in banking.

Seniors who have no need for required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts may re-invest the funds so the money can start generating an income again; Plus, seven retirement money wasters to avoid.

A J.P. Morgan study shows baby boomer spending needs could face funding constraints as they grow older, challenging advisors helping these aging clients maintain their lifestyles.

Advisors can point clients to undervalued investments in the energy sector for tax-loss harvesting. Plus, avoiding the cost of MLPs in retirement accounts.

Online tools such the one developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can help clients determine the best time to claim their Social Security retirement benefits for maximum results; Plus, do your clients need life insurance after they retire?

BlackRock is winding down a global macro hedge fund after losses and investor redemptions eroded assets.

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced legislation that would enable unmarried, divorced and widowed women to collect bigger Social Security benefits; Plus, protecting your client's portfolio from the downside.

Franklin Resources, which has more than $800 billion under management, hired Patrick O’Connor from BlackRock to head global ETFs.