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United Capital Financial Advisers LLC's purchase of Peak Capital Investment Services LLC last week is a sign of the times
Lincoln National Corp.'s CEO today stressed that the insurer has sufficient reserves for its universal life products
Launched in December, the Equinox Commodity Strategy Fund separates a universe of 22 commodities into three categories and then uses quantitative formulas to hedge long exposure with short positions.
Assets held in Section 529 college savings plans that are sold directly to consumers are accumulating faster than for those plans sold through financial advisers — and experts say advisers are the reason why.
Rhode Island's college savings plan has a new feature aimed at limiting parents' roller coaster ride when the markets face extreme environments. And observers say the idea may catch on with competitors.
Ameriprise Financial Inc. and Lincoln National Corp. have strong VA hedging programs, Moody's Investors Service said in a report on the most frequently asked questions about variable annuities
RIA client assets that changed hands through acquisitions soared in the first half this year, but valuations of the firms are still below the 2008 peak
The Charles Schwab Corp. last week reported increases in net revenue and profits for the first quarter, driven by a return of the individual investor to the market
Close to 110 mergers and acquisitions completed; M&A discussions 'back on the front burner'
Charles Schwab Corp., the largest independent brokerage by client assets, reported third-quarter profit that met projections after it settled claims about misleading investors and revenue from trading declined.
Schwab's YieldPlus fund has generated plenty of negative publicity for the brokerage. Here's more: the company today agreed to pay $119M to settle SEC and Finra charges related to the ultra-short bond fund. In addition, two Schwab execs are now facing fraud charges related to the selling of the fund.
Up 13% after Citigroup analyst said insurer can withstand mortgage-related losses
It's a good time to sell a financial advisory business, especially if the owners have spent the past decade planning their exit.
Investment opportunities aplenty as Europe struggles with debt woes; 'clock is ticking'
Desai team jumps to private-wealth-management office in Chicago; first win after a couple of losses
Investors overly concerned about economic fine points, says noted adviser
Recruiter claims Kadden and others held meeting with bank execs; nature of discussion unknown
