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With roughly half of American marriages ending in divorce, advisors are likely to find themselves helping clients navigate the process. Financial advisor and divorce expert Michelle Fox warns advisors not to make clients promises they may not be able to keep.

The promise of a multimillion-dollar contract won’t be a factor in whether Tim Duncan returns for his 19th National Basketball Association season, even though the San Antonio Spurs’ All-Star lost more than $20 million to what he says is a dishonest financial adviser.

Four mistakes to watch for when doing a checkup on your client's portfolio. Plus: Knowing when to give up stocks, and how annuity withdrawals are taxed

“The ‘couples conundrum’ is a real risk for financial advisors, who need to get closer to couples and make a deeper connection with them,” says Jennifer Pedigo, managing director for TIAA-CREF Asset Management.

The wirehouse pulled in recruits from rival firms UBS, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and Barclays.

Labor Secretary tells skeptical lawmakers fiduciary proposal is a needed investor protection, as industry representatives contend rules would force them out of retirement segment.

The new recruits had a combined $277M in client assets before making the move to the firm's employee and independent channels.

As advisors, women listen better; as clients, they want to be heard. On both counts, the time is now for women in the advisory industry.

Regulators are seeking to ensure that post-crisis rules and monetary policy aren’t creating a toxic brew that’ll explode amid a sudden exit by investors.

How to help women in junior roles take the steps to become successful independent advisors.