Variable annuities have been a big seller for LPL, and for many other firms, despite the problems inherent in making sure theyre suitable for buyers.

More than 40 percent of financial advisers expect the sale of their businesses will account for up to 50 percent of their retirement assets. But that could be just wishful thinking.

The National Institute on Retirement Security says defined benefit plans support 6.2 million jobs in the U.S.

The findings of American United Life's latest survey underscore that consumers need to have a plan for how to withdraw retirement assets and maintain an income throughout their life.

Its study evaluates brokers using placement strike price results that reflect the moment when the broker first received instructions from the buy-side trader.

Peter A. Jenson admits he helped make it possible for the firm and its owner, Philip A. Falcone, to misappropriate millions of dollars from a hedge fund they managed.

Despite what it terms significant investment of resources in value-added programs, a study by Chatham Partners reveals that the DC industry only hits 73.5 on a scale of 100 in terms of loyalty.

With more long-term expatriates than ever before, employers are turning to more flexible plans to help their global workforce prepare for retirement.