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Clients in this situation will need to gather a lot of paperwork, including at least eight certified copies of the spouse's death certificate for life insurance, among other reasons.

Clients can withdraw claims and re-apply at a future date, with some restrictions.

Industry leaders offer personal insights for better results.

The president-elect's nominee will help decide the fate of the department's fiduciary rule.

It's misguided to treat Social Security as bonds since clients can't sell a portion of their Social Security when they need to raise funds.

Exclusive: The regional firm picked up two groups of recruits from Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch.

The industry trade group is also calling on regulators to harmonize existing rules.

A planner's guide on what clients should do before and after the president-elect takes office. Plus, why the timing may be right for the "beaten-stock" strategy and getting to know the most-overlooked deductions.

The broker-dealer's digital offering will be priced "on the lower end of the spectrum," according to top company executives.

The sales mix for the wealth management business is shifting from commission-based to more fee-based products, which hurts revenue in the short term.