GOP leaders, fresh off their tax reform victory, are banking on Washington’s anti-regulation climate to help them pass a rider in a House spending bill that would completely vacate the U.S. Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule.

As the debate on tax reform drags on in Washington -- and will surely continue, even if a final reform bill passes -- retail investors are trying to read the policy changes to determine whether, and how, any tax code changes could impact their portfolios in general. And this certainly includes alternative investments.

SmartStop Asset Management (SmartStop) announced today that it has sponsored American cyclist and Olympic hopeful Shane Kline through its SmartStop® Self Storage brand.

Advisers also see another good year for equities, TD Ameritrade survey finds

Notably, the Act will significantly impact real estate investors, sponsors and developers, and there are a number of special provisions applicable to REITs and REIT investors. Below is a brief summary of some of the Act’s provisions that are expected to have the greatest effect on the real estate industry.

In its annual priorities letter, the regulator flags some new areas of focus for 2018, including cryptocurrencies, securities-backed lines of credit and business continuity.

A new era of shopping centers is upon us. They’re beginning to look and function less like traditional malls and more like lifestyle centers with a strong community vibe.

Advisors face a mixed bag of dilemmas surrounding hot-button topics over the turn of any calendar year.

HNW investors are especially attracted to single-tenant net lease deals in the retail sector.