A source told StreetInsider.com that Schwab is among the bidders for LPL Financial, while a source told WealthManagement.com that the firm is not interested in getting into the IBD space.

ETFs are poised to more than triple assets under management as a result of the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.

Candidate Trump and President-elect Trump have to different views on the hedge fund industry.

"The fear of the event was greater than the outcome of the event from a financial markets standpoint."

CFAs believe Donald Trump will positively impact investment management, RiXtrema's new fee database will help with DOL compliance and a South Carolina financial advisor must serve two years in jail for fraud.

Is it safe? Depends on whom you trust

Investors are now also more optimistic about profit growth than they have been in 15 months.

Large studies show that mutual fund managers really do have the skills to beat the market.

Mary Jo White's announcement that she's stepping down as head of the SEC puts the onus back on the states.