REITs

The firm invested the widow's money in oil and gas securities, real estate investment trusts and other investments that did not square with her conservative risk profile, her lawyer argued.

The West maintained its lead with the country's highest overall growth rate, though there may be signs that it is faltering.

It is "not for the faint of heart; it's a very fickle market," one advisor says.

Many dividend-focused funds use methodologies that exclude real estate investment trusts.

Here are some traditional and under-the-radar ways to help clients earn more after taxes.

FINRA rejected the advisor's claims as the firm resolved two longstanding compliance issues.

Stockholders had alleged “false and misleading” financial statements.

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The case marks the second one this month involving the newly acquired IBD.

Managers in the space have been raising cash at their fastest pace since 2013.