Paola Peralta

The additions came amid a revamping of the firm’s independent advisor compensation.

The change would affect seniors who converted traditional accounts to Roth and paid taxes for the benefit of their heirs.

Female clients should start as early as possible and take advantage of the employer match, contributing at least 15% of their income.

Retirees are advised to closely manage their RMDs, look for strategies to maximize their tax-free income and take advantage of their HSAs.

Setting up a tax-advantaged retirement account, automating contributions and reducing their overall expenses are a few strategies to get back on track.

Seniors hoping to begin retirement next year are advised to review their risk exposure, pay down their debt and save for additional health care costs.

One tip for younger clients is to create multiple income streams that are subject to varying tax treatments.

Parents can match their children’s savings in a Roth IRA dollar-for-dollar on the condition that they agree not to dip into the accounts until they retire.

Failing to enroll in a health care plan and taking on a hefty student loan debt are just two of the most common blunders younger clients should avoid.

"A long life is wonderful, but it is also costly and a bigger drain on resources," an expert says.

The $1.8 billion deal is expected to close in mid-2020.

It was Ray Jay’s tech and in-house marketing agency that initially appealed to the team.

Those in the workforce will not owe taxes on rollovers to traditional retirement accounts, but will face consequences using the strategy with a Roth.

It has been a banner year for regional BDs as more than 400 planners joined the fold, according to hiring data analyzed by On Wall Street.

Of all the end-of-year financial faults affecting workers, this one could cause them to end up working longer than they had intended.

Medicare savings programs, discounts on prescription drugs and rental assistance are a few ways retirees can lighten their load.

The firm has the edge in “unaided awareness”— a crucial metric in understanding a firm’s significance to the lives of potential clients.

Vesting schedules applies to the type of money, not on the exact amount that was deposited, according to an expert.

Helping clients develop a solid investment strategy is an important step to help them survive market volatility.

Younger clients who adopt an overly conservative investment approach are advised to consider diversified, low-cost equity products to boost returns.