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A vast majority of plan sponsors say that actively managed funds can beat the market, according to a new BlackRock survey. Research suggests otherwise.

Cerity Partners adds its own large RIA in New York, and Beacon Pointe acquires firms in Indiana, Washington State and New York.

Older Americans hold a higher allocation of stocks than they would like, according to the Center for Retirement Research. Researchers say that could be a positive, though not all advisors agree.

A limited federal tax credit, an above-the-line deduction for non-itemizers and restrictions on those of itemizers represent three of the biggest shifts under the new law.

Raymond James accuses the widower of an advisor of using data stored on his wife's company-issued computer to solicit clients for a rival firm.

Citi top executive Jane Fraser is the latest representative of the megabank to publicly express support for Andy Sieg following revelations that he had been the subject of an outside investigation by a law firm.

Agentic AI in several forms took center stage as fintech executives made the case for their services at the first-ever AI-focused demo drop at Future Proof.

Fewer than 3% of U.S. advisory firms report registrations with foreign regulators, and the meager ranks reflect the difficulty of breaking into international markets.

In an opinion sought by Morgan Stanley, the Department of Labor finds the firm's deferred compensation "appears to be a bonus program" used to reward loyalty and good behavior and not a retirement benefit.