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Insights gained at humble jobs long ago have helped these planners shape their messages to clients.

On August 8, 2012, Mary Schapiro, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is looking to turn $2.6 trillion money-market mutual-fund industry on its head.

Financial Planning and the Foundation for Financial Planning recognize life-changing volunteerism with the 2nd annual Pro Bono Planners of the Year Awards.

Barlow Research's Economic Pulse study found 43% of small business owners do not intend to retire and those who do said they plan to work, on average, until they're 67 years old.

A former UBS AG municipal-bond executive told an ex-colleague to forget about a transaction as they discussed how to handle an expanding government probe of bond big rigging, the second man testified at trial.

Sandy Weill's call to break up the big banks by restoring the Depression Era law has sparked a backlash among some who argue it would not help prevent the next crisis.

On August 8, 2012, David Wray, president of the Plan Sponsor Council of America, will retire from his post as president of the PSCA at the end of September.

FINRA has fined Wedbush Securities $300,000 and levied an additional $25,000 fine and suspension for its president, Edward Wedbush.

On August 7, 2012, Morrison & Foerster has added two Of Counsels to its Denver office.

Schwab Advisor Services has expanded its "Insight to Action" practice management consulting program for registered investment advisors.