Invesco PowerShares Capital Management liquidates 19 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within its family, some tied to the FTSE RAFI indices. ...

There is still fundamental strength within the retail brokerage industry. And that means brokerage firms are actively seeking top-producing financial advisors and brokers....

Almost everything cycles, and financial advisors that forget this often end up in real trouble. ...

Barnaby Grist, Senior Managing Director, Strategic Business Development, Schwab Advisor Services, Charles Schwab, shares his views on trends in the industry. ...

Though overall job losses moderated a bit nationwide in April, the securities sector posted its third-sharpest drop since June 2008, when employment peaked....

It's a good time to compile a list of ETFs that should be sold at respectable levels. ...

Van Eck Global has introduced the Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF), the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) to focus on Brazilian small-cap stocks. ...

A “beneath the surface” analysis of the stress test results and the Public Private Investment Program (PPIP), furthermore, reveals flaws that could render it ineffective, null and void. ...

As widely reported, it’s been a tough stretch for investors who rely heavily on dividends for their retirement income. So, how can an adviser help clients replace income that’s been lost to dividend cuts? Several experts share their views. ...

Depleted investment portfolios, reduced dividend payouts, and low interest rates have created a much more challenging environment for retired income investors. Consequently, immediate annuities’ guaranteed lifetime income has become more attractive. ...

Ted Willer, Financial Advisor & Senior Investment Management Consultant; Smith Barney, Indianapolis, Ind....

A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2009 will need about $240,000 to cover medical expenses in retirement even with Medicare insurance coverage, according to Fidelity Investments' latest health care cost estimate. ...

Overall employment nationwide rose by more than 200,000. ...

Part I on easy and effective ways to stay in front of your clients, prospects and strategic partners. ...