A handful of universities, led by Texas Tech and Virginia Tech, are growing their CFP programs and introducing more young talent into the financial planning industry each year. Yet few firms seem to be aware of the budding talent pool.
Finra panel orders Berthel Fisher to pay client $20K in damages for sale of TICs; client was seeking $445K
There's no letup in sight for broker-dealer closings. Today, MCL Financial -- yet another small brokerage that focused on selling illiquid alternative investments -- has been shuttered.
The Utah-based broker-dealer is the latest B-D to shut its doors. While the real-estate focused firm is facing $2.8M in legal claims, it says lack of business, not litigation, is behind the closure.
Untimely passing of pop queen a stark reminder to financial planners of need to review documents; follow-through the key
Yes – that's right. I absolutely believe we will see a double recovery, and not only have I been saying it out loud, now I am putting it in writing.
Now that George Steinbrenner no longer walks the earth, Mark Cuban is arguably the one sports owner that fans love to hate more than any other.
Former veep tells advisers current administration isn't doing enough to curb spending on social programs
Companies are ignorant about charges levied by plan managers, advisers.
Now the best time for heirs to sell Apple, Disney stakes; no reason 'not to sell all of it'
Customers can't get access to accounts -- or even information; ripples may spread to money-market funds
Target date fund fees have been declining year by year and basis point by basis point, and more cuts seem likely
With tuition and fees at marquee private colleges now approaching a king's ransom, some advisers are telling clients to consider sending their kids to less prestigious -- but more affordable -- public universities.
Many passing up what's seen as risky, over-hyped bet; don't want to be 'the last money in'
Legendary value investor Marty Whitman is stepping down as co-portfolio manger of Third Avenue Management's $3.3-billion flagship fund. Ian Lapey, who is currently co-portfolio manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund with Mr. Whitman, has been promoted to sole portfolio manager, effective March 1.
Rick Santorum's campaign for the Republican nomination for president is getting a big boost from the support of a legendary stock picker from the 80s and 90s.
Pimco chief ​explains how most short to intermediate Treasury yields are 'dangerously close to the zero bound,' which implies limited potential room, if any, for price appreciation.
