As more Baby Boomers approach their Golden Years they are faced with a plethora of challenges. Especially for those with greater resources, the issues can be formidable. To the extent that these are effectively addressed, the promise of those...

During the 2012 Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference Monday, SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter called for the money market fund industry to stop taking shots in the media about any proposed regulations...

The drama over Whitney Houston's estate continues to unfold.

Called contingent annuities, these securities are less expensive than variable annuities and offer better tax treatment for wealthy investors. But availability is limited and some worry the risks will be difficult to cover.

The head of the U.S. wealth management division was its highest paid executive this year, but the Swiss bank is placing its future bets on emerging markets.

In the past three years, Wall Street firms have ramped up fiduciary training for their financial advisors ahead of rules, and market trends, that may demand it. So why don’t they want you to know about it?

Recruiters are having a harder time placing talent at the firm, thanks, some say, to BofA's banking culture and a string of bad press. But is the tide starting to turn?