Practice

The legislation ― called the Financial Choice Act ― has little chance of passing the Senate in its current form.

Independent advisers are poised to benefit from implementation of the DoL ruling.

The impartial conduct standards are rigorous. And they are especially necessary for small investors.

The promotion comes as wealth management firms accelerate efforts to roll out digital advice platforms.

The restructuring of the business following the May 2011 acquisition of Wilmington Trust is largely over, enabling it to grow.

You probably feel you already act in your clients’ best interests, but now that it’s official, you could feel it in your paycheck. Editor Lee Conrad talks with consultant Peter Bielan about changes banks are considering for their advisers.

An expert warns that "the buy, hold and forget" strategy would only work in bull market conditions.

The truth is, many investors would be horrified to learn the true extent of the fees they pay.

Wirehouses, broker-dealers and banks unveiled client-friendly policies while asking the agency for further delays.

With the Labor Department and SEC signaling further potential changes in the regulatory framework, here's what advisers need to know now.