The mass affluent represent a deep reservoir of untapped riches for PE firms.
But younger women feel more optimistic, according to the Northwestern Mutual report.
Now that RIAs have figured out how to charge for an annuity, firms are benefiting, too.
Two new surveys suggest pre-retirees may ultimately be disappointed by their retirement expectations.
Workers are increasingly concerned about potential cuts to Social Security benefits in the coming decade.
Gen X women are least likely to have a long-term financial plan, according to a company survey.
Policymakers have an important role to play in people's successful retirements.
Saving for retirement dropped to third on the list of most stress-inducing money concerns.
Alt investments can provide the non-correlated assets that stocks and bonds have failed to deliver, he said.
The era of declining interest rates may have come to an end, and many investors don't seem to realize it.
Inflation has become the number one financial fear for investors, surpassing tax hikes and surprise expenses.
Many of us are making moves in the wrong decade of life.
Only exceptionally high earners are poised to fund all their retirement needs, according to a company study.
Consumer demand and compliance technology are driving recommendations, InvestorCOM found.
Plan sponsors need to develop more in-plan advisor services, the research firm says.
Older clients have different needs but can often help family members.
There are several ways to address clients' fears and steer your conversations down a productive path.
There are some interesting strategies you can take into account when deciding whether to convert retirement funds.
Some advisors are building bond ladders to the sky as they lock in higher interest rates while they can.
The DOL proposals will almost certainly toughen the fiduciary requirements on rollover investment advice, legal experts say.