Income Planning
Learn what experts and top advisors say about the best ways to work with clients to determine and build successful retirement income plans.
First MLP ETF Launched by Alerian
By Janet LevauxAlerian, a Dallas-based research group, launched the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) on Wednesday.
August 26, 2010
Nine Ways to Save Social SecurityAugust marks the 75th birthday for the New Deal stalwart, but is it a happy one?
August 26, 2010
Harris Rolls Out a Donor-Advised Fund With National Philanthropic TrustHarris has launched the Harris Charitable Fund Program under the sponsorship and management of National Philanthropic Trust, a national public charity and major donor-advised fund provider, the two organizations announced Tuesday.
August 25, 2010
Apple's iPad Wins Favor With Advisors, Says FiServ-AdviceAmerica 'Tech Geek'Companies such as Fiserv, Pershing, Thomson Reuters, and Morningstar all offer advisors entry into the digital world of database management. The latest in popular gadgetry? Apple's iPad.
August 24, 2010
John Hancock Enhances Lifecycle Fund OfferingsJohn Hancock Retirement Plan Services announced Tuesday that they will offer two suites of lifecycle funds designed to meet individuals' varied retirement needs.
August 23, 2010
Bond Fund Inflows Approach Record Winning StreakAn analysis of data provided by the Investment Company Institute, a mutual fund industry trade organization, show bond fund asset inflows have outpaced equity fund inflows for 30 straight months through June.
August 23, 2010
MetLife Study Says Gen Y Faces Debt, Job Woes with Upbeat SpiritsWhile the vast majority of Generation Y'ers believe it's possible to achieve the American dream in their lifetime, only 34% feel that they have an adequate safety net and 38% say that they have credit card debt, according to a recent MetLife study.
August 23, 2010
Cerulli's Opportunity Index Compares Managed Account SponsorsAn "opportunity index" to help asset managers focus their distribution efforts is part of Cerulli Associates' new study, "Managed Accounts: Asset Manager Distribution Roadmap," the firm announced on Friday, August 13.