In Practice

Broker/dealers are projected to double in size over the next five years and must refine and improve their operations in order to continue success.

A majority of affluent investors, especially those that work with an adviser, do not think their fees are too high, a study from Spectrem Group found.

California’s Assembly voted 42 to 28 for the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to oversee a separate and voluntary investment program for private workers.

A new report says target-date investments of the future are likely to be offered in “multiple flavors″ according to the participant’s risk tolerance.

If you’re looking for a new angle on investments, you might want to pay attention to their politics.

Sales of mutual funds continue to move away from the long-established model of paying intermediaries point-of-sale commissions.

Clients want more than numbers from their advisers.

Because “401(k)″ is likely not being renamed any time soon, advisers might need to find more effective ways of getting around opaque financial terms with the new breed...

AssetMark was the number one rated asset management firm for focusing on advisers, in a recent survey of adviser attitudes toward firms in their client portfolios.

The population of affluent Americans now makes up the top 19% of American households, according to a study by Nielsen Company.

Despite current economic strains, ShareBuilder reports surging sales of small business 401(k) plans.

A new study from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) finds inflation is the top retirement concern for retirees as well as Baby Boomers nearing retirement.

While recognizing a significant year-over-year uptick in defined contribution participants taking hardship withdrawals, a new Vanguard Group research report said the trend occurred in only a fraction of...

Last week, AARP published a report on how economic worries are impacting Americans.

Tech-savvy advisers might appreciate if asset management Web sites stepped up their game, according to a study by kasina asset management consultancy.

Fiduciary responsibility and fee transparency are at the forefront of important issues in the 401(k) market, an informal survey of retirement plan consultants says.

Americans have no trouble admitting they are lackluster savers, but that doesn’t seem to motivate them to stock away more of their income, a new survey found.

Looks like Jacobs and Emilys are going to have a lot of company on the playground, according to an annual report of most popular baby names.

Young adults remain an untapped market for financial advisers, says Mintel research firm.

Adding guaranteed income to a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) can generate higher income levels in retirement, a study to be released Friday by Genworth Financial said.