ETF assets climbed to $1.35 trillion in 2012, up 27% from 2011, setting a new record, reports Investment News.

House Financial Services committee members sit in the tiers of raised chairs, while those testifying and audience members sit below. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Financial advisors can reap many benefits by forming an investment committee within their organization, reports Advisorsperspectives.com.

Only 3% of families with college students have 529 plans and use of the tuition savings programs is most common among wealthy households, reports ABC News.