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Contrary to industry chatter, the new standards will likely benefit advisors working with actively managed funds, Michael Kitces writes.

The SEC's June 2016 settlement with Merrill Lynch was one of its biggest cases of the year by dollar amount.

Giving securities that have appreciated in value allows investors to claim a deduction and avoid capital gains taxes if they opt to sell the shares.

Workers would have to pay taxes on their contributions to an employer's sponsored 401(k) plan under the Trump administration's tax proposal.

The broker persuaded clients to write checks payable to him, the regulator claims.

The firm allegedly profited $14 million by fabricating performance records.

Sept. 4: As managers acquaint themselves with the AI and automation industries, one firm has been deeply invested in the burgeoning field.

Aaron Parthemer misrepresented investments to his pro athlete clients, the regulator claims.

Retirement plan advocates are urging the federal government to allow Hurricane Harvey victims to withdraw from their 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts without facing any penalty.

Most Republicans support killing the estate tax as part of a tax overhaul, but doing so could have dire consequences.