Picking outperforming stocks is difficult. But you can mimic the stock picks of the world's best investors by following Form 13F filings.

Another month has come and that means another round of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) disciplinary cases. Since it is less painful to learn from the mistakes of others than from your own, I urge you to read the following cases.

In the past, the defined contribution plan business was generally regarded as too much work for too little pay. But times have changed.

President, CEO National Planning Holdings broker/dealer network, a Jackson National Life Insurance company.

Life at the brokerages has gotten easier for female financial advisors, but there's still room for improvement.

The 60-plus percent rally on the S&P 500 since the March lows has a lot of people wondering if it's still a decent time to buy.

The mutual fund industry loves to launch new products. But fund companies should close long-term laggards before launching more.

The independent broker/dealer channel remains the largest in terms of number of advisors, when you factor in dually registered reps. But it still has some catching up to do in other areas, like client assets per advisor. The wirehouse world still...

After more than five years at Registered Rep., John Churchill is leaving for a new job and a new life in the Old World. John, along with his wife Birgitte and their 2.5 year-old son, Andreas, is moving to Copenhagen in November. With another baby...