REITs

An ex-American Realty Capital executive allegedly overstated a key accounting metric by roughly $13 million, according to the SEC and federal prosecutors.

American Growth Fund announces its first offering focused on the legalized marijuana business.

Specialty REITs, which can include a wide range of investments such as cell towers and college dorms, are on a tear this year. Check out the performance of other major categories.

Tax issues and controlling cash flow are just 2 qualities of these investments, says LPL's Thomas Zgliniec in this Q&A.

It’s about more than just location. Expenses, for instance, vary widely; hotels require ongoing maintenance, cell towers not so much, says contributor Peter Greenberger

Advisers and portfolio managers will soon need to pay more attention to real estate investing as it enters the mainstream.

"We always tell our client base that the potential opportunity is plentiful, but like every asset class, there is no guaranteed profit," says RBC adviser George Kursar.

These trusts are holding their value and merit an allocation.

Advisors may want to highlight the tax- savings strategies recently made permanent by Congress for investing in QSBS, REITs and more.

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

If a planner were to suddenly wake up in 2022, he’d find that some of today’s practices have utterly changed.

Last year, real estate crowdfunding worldwide crossed the $1 billion mark. That amount is expected to rise by 150% this year to $2.57 billion.

Individuals don't need to talk to an insurance provider about long-term care, they need to talk to a financial advisor.

Higher valuations, shakier bets: Advisors whose clients want real estate holdings face a new set of challenges.

Finally in recovery, today's property markets leave less room for sloppy thinking. Clients who want to invest in real estate may need more help than ever.

Behind the accounting errors that knocked $4 billion off American Realty Capital Properties' market value was a hidden scheme that generated more than $900 million in managers’ fees and bonuses, investors said in a lawsuit against the company.

New Hampshire wants LPL to pay $3.6 million in a fine, other costs and restitution, following millions LPL already has paid to FINRA and Massachusetts.

Heavy fluctuations in stocks have increased in recent years. Here's one solution for advisors and their clients.

Retail advice revenue accounted for roughly two-thirds of RCS's total full-year revenue of $2.8 billion, but the company's 2014 loss was almost 100 times greater than in 2013.

Latest setback for Schorsch's financial empire as accounting firm steps aside.