Why caution is needed in trading ETFs
By Rich WhiteUntil recently, advisors rarely heard about problems with trading ETFs in volatile markets. Then came the chaos of the stock markets open in August.
September 17, 2015
What influences VA policy owners?The presence of living benefits in variable annuities influences policy owners behavior with the contracts.
September 17, 2015
View: There's more to health reform than expanding coverageThe editors say we need to cut the cost of care while also cuttting out-of-pocket costs.
September 17, 2015
View: There's more to health reform than expanding coverageThe editors say we need to cut the cost of care while also cuttting out-of-pocket costs.
September 16, 2015
You get back when you giveBeing a successful advisor is not an accident, but helping people realize their dreams makes it a very fulfilling profession.
September 16, 2015
You get back when you giveBeing a successful advisor is not an accident, but helping people realize their dreams makes it a very fulfilling profession.
September 16, 2015
Cheaper Advice Isn’t Always Better AdviceCommission-based advisors can make recommendations based on a client's best interests, but given the conflicts involved, can they be relied upon to do so?
September 16, 2015
Eye on the regulatory regime in some far-flung placesThere is a constant push and pull worldwide to strike the right balance between protecting consumers and giving advisors the freedom to grow their practices.

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