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Months before the law is phased in, "traditional firms are beginning to look more and more" like independents.

Clients are “getting into more aspects of their clients lives,” says Schwab EVP Bernie Clark.

Retirement investors should ensure they follow the rules so their heirs can fully gain from the account's tax advantages.

CEO Wayne Bloom says the threat of lawsuits in the wake of the new regulation prompted the change, which could be a first among IBDs.

The bank will provide both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The discretionary service will offer three types of investment lineups built for different plan demographic profiles.

One recruit started in the industry more than two decades ago.

Workers over 60 can expect an increase in Social Security taxes next year but they won't get as much in return.

It's unknown how many of Scottrade's 1,000 brokers and 800 RIAs will ultimately be part of the new firm

Genworth CEO Tom McInerney has been selling assets so the insurer has enough liquidity after being hit by losses on its long-term care coverage,

While many are woefully uninformed about the mechanics of Social Security, better information alone is not enough to guarantee better claiming behavior.