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Wells Fargo and other banks are testing the use of mobile devices to authenticate consumers in the drive-through lane. The pilot, designed to expedite service and improve security, serves as the latest example of a growing trend: preordering banking services via digital devices.

The regional broker-dealer landed a former business director from Lifetime Financial Growth, who also worked for Merrill Lynch and Lehman brothers.

Walter Bettinger argues robos might work for "a very small percentage of people," but not for the overwhelming majority of the investing community.

The common experiences of this younger generation makes them a different type of client than the traditional U.S. investors.

Failing to arbitrate disputes that arise out of an advisor’s employment activities can result in costly penalties.

More pre-retirees intend to spend all their savings and leave nothing to their children than those who save as much as they can to pass on to the next generation; Plus, retirement saving rules that just don't add up.

If you're pinning your success to an arbitrary AUM level, you've got a problem. Here's what firms seeking long-term success should concentrate on instead.

The advantages of owning individual stocks; Plus, how donating appreciated shares in taxable accounts can produce savings for your client.

One firm offers individuals who lack LTC policies, but still have life insurance, an alternative method to pay for care.

Envestnet's acquisition of Finance Logix marks the latest in a string of big firms snapping up advisor-focused technology providers.