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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dwight Freeney defeated a bid by Bank of America and its Merrill Lynch unit to dismiss, among others, fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims stemming from the bank's recruitment of him in 2010 to manage his assets.

Chief executives from BofA and PNC raised concerns about the conduct of data aggregators and particularly how well they protect customer data.

Many women contribute to their workplace retirement plans, but are also are very concerned about not being able to retire when and how they want to, implying that they may not be saving enough to feel secure about reaching their retirement goals.

Create a "culture of inclusivity," drop old-world ways and give young planners a voice in your firm in order to recruit and keep them, two experts say.

A J.P. Morgan study shows baby boomer spending needs could face funding constraints as they grow older, challenging advisors helping these aging clients maintain their lifestyles.

We'll soon unveil our ranking of top bank advisors. In the meantime, one of our regular contributors outlines the characteristics needed to excel in the channel.

Advisors can point clients to undervalued investments in the energy sector for tax-loss harvesting. Plus, avoiding the cost of MLPs in retirement accounts.

Founders are the biggest offenders when it comes to ignoring these procedures.

The New York Department of Financial Services' letter indicating potential cyber rules are prompting concerns that the state's plans could lead to more stringent measures throughout the industry.

How recent regulatory changes mark a pivotal moment for client/advisor relationships