Practice

Nearly 84% of U.S.-based plans have an ERISA violation, spotlighting a need for independent benchmarking audits.

President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress aim to extend the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. But they'll need to fill in a lot of details first.

The near-blunder occurred in the same month that another part of the bank accidentally credited $81 trillion to a different client.

The move can help boost income, but financial advisors say it can also bring unintended Social Security consequences.

For wealthy and ultrahigh net worth clients, the advantages often prove very attractive. But the policies carry some sophisticated planning challenges and a high cost.

A group of nine claimants said they lost millions after the UBS broker Andrew Burish recommended they place bets that Tesla shares would decline in value.

The nonprofit's checklist aims to help advisors effectively use the technology in their firms and emphasizes confidentiality, privacy, integrity, legality and providing accurate information.

The president of the firm's Private Client Group also discusses why advisor headcounts don't mean much anymore and how private equity owners of wealth management firms may have trouble realizing their value propositions.

Location plays a crucial role in growth and advisory practice valuations — just not in a simple map focusing on the largest cities with the most wealthy people.

Also this week, Cetera closes on its purchase of Concourse Financial Group, and Raymond James appoints a head of AI.