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Change happens when it has to. For bank advisors, this means they'll get succession plans--eventually.

How millennial clients can get more out of their tax returns; plus, a $1 million tax credit clients aren't taking advantage of, and comparing Roth IRAs to deferred comp.

Retirees should expect lower returns going forward, but the safety of bonds still warrants a place in their portfolios; plus, considerations before taking Social Security early.

From ‘a darkness sweeping over the realm,’ to ‘the right thing to do,’ advisors and experts debate the changes wrought by a new fiduciary rule.

From ‘a darkness sweeping over the realm,’ to ‘the right thing to do,’ advisors and experts debate the changes wrought by a new fiduciary rule.

Our columnist says clear standards have been set on what constitutes unconflicted advice.

The Labor Department finalized an amended version of its fiduciary rule, providing wealth management firms a lengthier timeline for implementation as well as more relaxed requirements for the best interest contract exemption.

Jim Weddle, head of the firm, says the new regulation "will increase the public's trust and confidence in what we do for them."

Exclusive: Top Labor official says, “If we think there is some continued abuse that hasn't been adequately addressed, we'll figure out what to do."

While much of the wealth management industry cautiously mulled over the potential impact of the fiduciary rule, digital-first firms were quick to celebrate.