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An annual snapshot report tracks the record expansion and changing nature of the growing industry channel fueled by financial advisors and their clients.

Business investors and wealthy Americans are among the biggest winners. Those hit the hardest include elite universities, who face new levies, and immigrants.

Need a general summary that doesn't require much detail? AI may save time. But if you want content that is nuanced and compliant, these experts say you may want to just do it yourself.

Republicans will be planning a victory lap and Democrats will be thinking about their election strategy. But financial advisors and tax pros will be preparing their clients.

Earning and maintaining certifications requires a significant time investment. So why do advisors go through the trouble?

As Raymond James, Wells Fargo and RBC reported big recruiting deals this week, FINRA said it was going to pay back to its members a large chunk of the fees they paid last year.

Looking forward to not answering client phone calls? Here's how to make it happen.

In separate cases, two federal judges found that neither Wells Fargo nor LPL had a fiduciary obligation to look for clients' best interests with uninvested cash held in brokerage accounts.

Even after accounting for income, Black Americans still trail in retirement savings, according to a recent EBRI study. Advisors point to a mix of historic and systemic barriers that make the gap hard to close.

With a geographically spread-out workforce, Nate Byers of Calculated Wealth recognized the need to invest in defensive measures to keep client data safe.