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Overall, the nation's wealthy are expected to add to their growing fortunes in the years ahead.

What’s a planner to do when clients say their child, a new advisor, is asking them to invest?

Approximately $4,500 was used to sponsor a cricket club via a shell company, authorities say.

One alternative is a hybrid long-term-care policy with features of traditional LTC insurance and cash-value life coverage that grows over time.

One key factor is the adviser’s tone during the exam – is it conciliatory or defiant? And remember, the examination and enforcement divisions know each other.

Charity Charge, Growfund partner to offer workplaces donor-advised funds, cashback credit cards.

So far this year, at least 9 banks switched their investment services programs to new third-party broker dealers. One outsourced its broker-dealer operations to a TPM for the first time.

The cases stem from the investment advice given by a now barred broker, who is accused of soliciting funds for a Miami Beach nightclub he owned.

RIAs using digital platforms will face scrutiny about disclosure and client communications.

Nontraditional offerings are becoming critical for differentiation, says a new Schwab study. Advisers will also need to provide more services for the same fee, says Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Adviser Services.