Working with a trusted advisor may help you create a sustainable income plan for a successful retirement experience, industry pros say.

Going from nest-egg saving to nest-egg spending may present a difficult challenge for many entering retirement, according to industry professionals.

Portfolio Manager David Nadel makes the case for international small-caps.

When planning for retirement it’s important to keep in mind that your longevity may exceed your statistical life expectancy, say industry pros.

When planning for retirement income, it helps to understand the various risks you may encounter, says Christine Russell, TD Ameritrade.

Building an “income floor” may be a good first step when planning how to achieve sustainable retirement income, says Daniel Keady of TIAA.

Portfolio Manager Chuck Royce discusses the first half of 2017 with Co-CIO Francis Gannon, and what he expects to happen next.

Many facing retirement appear surprised by the challenges that await them, including the need to plan for regular income, industry professionals say.

Financial professionals provide a retirement update as they share perspectives on emerging trends and conditions affecting older individuals and their advisors.

Do you have the stomach to deal with big swings in your holdings? If your investment allocation is stock-heavy, your portfolio will up and down over time. But higher risk can mean higher returns. The smartest investors understand risk and adjust their exposure to stocks accordingly.

Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" advocates specific stock picks. But Cramer's picks consistently underperform the S&P 500 Index. Don't let this "pied piper" lead you off a cliff! Stock picking advice rarely reaps the reward you are looking for.

Portfolio Manager Steven McBoyle discusses the significance of the ‘Amazon Effect’ and its effects on e-commerce and small-cap retailers.

Portfolio Manager Chuck Royce discusses why financials continue to play an important role in his portfolios.

Portfolio Manager Bill Hench talks about the significance of the current global technology buildout and its effects on his portfolios.

Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, discusses the markets and economy in May. It was a good month, with financial markets around the world rising and strong gains in the U.S. Still, we’ve had political and economic concerns, with the first quarter of the year being quite slow. But the data in May suggests this slowdown was temporary: Jobs came back, consumer spending was up, and consumer confidence remained high. We also saw growth in business investment. Are these positive trends likely to continue? Stay tuned to find out. Follow Brad at blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer.

Portfolio Manager Steven McBoyle describes the attributes at the heart of his quality approach: businesses that possess a moat-like franchise, sustainable high returns on capital, and the capacity to reinvest.