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Worries about the proliferation of new funds were high at the first Bogleheads conference without the company’s former leader.

Although the elderly often lose the most from scams, younger clients are more likely to fall victim, according to a report.

A closed-end fund can provide a steady income stream for clients, but advisors often make misleading assumptions about the regularity of monthly distributions. Here’s what to watch for.

The regulator was allegedly inquiring about whether incentives at an firm unit rewarded salespeople for pitching higher-cost products.

The regulator is doing more with less but also missing its own goals around how long an investigation takes to result in an enforcement case.

The authors of a PIABA Foundation study describe a system in which it’s ‘almost impossible’ to put the public’s interests first.

Payouts from pensions and tax-deferred accounts are usually not taxed in states without a state income tax or with levies only on interest and dividends.

Christine Carona's former boss allegedly made derogatory comments about her personal life in front of UBS employees, according to the arbitration ruling.

While many workers don’t have access to pension plans, annuities can provide a source of guaranteed retirement income and address longevity risks.

More than 400 advisors joined regional BDs last year, according to hiring announcements and BrokerCheck data.