In the managed account market, what difference can fees make? This week Wealthcare Capital Management, an RIA and provider of wealth management advisory services in Richmond, Va., announced its new Unified Managed Household program will charge...

Chicago—“I just finished listening to a panel of our top producers talk about their service models, and it sounds wonderful. But then I find myself wondering, ‘Is this realistic?’ ” mused John. “I’m not even sure these advisors really do...

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Joseph L., a 60-year-old veteran rep in New York says, for years, he had planned to retire at 63, soon after his youngest child finished college. Alas, the market pummel took a beating beginning in 2007 and his 401(k) plan took one along with it...

A fee-only financial advisor for both retirement plans and individuals, Roger Wohlner worries that target date funds—which invest in a mix of assets with the aim of reducing equity exposure as participants approach retirement—just can't do as good...