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Advisors can also get CFP continuing education credits for their efforts.

Outgoing House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank sharply criticized incoming chairman Rep. Spencer Bachus on Wednesday, ridiculing the Alabama Republican for reportedly saying "Washington and the regulators are there to serve the banks."

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has censured Citigroup Global Markets after finding the financial services firm failed to report transactions promptly to its Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine.

According to a poll conducted in October and released on Wednesday by InCharge Debt Solutions Americans are significantly more concerned about future expenses than paying off existing debt or paying their current bills.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has censured Citigroup Global Markets after finding the financial services firm failed to report transactions promptly to its Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine.

Advisers who have admonished clients to spend wisely during their working years and adjust their expectations for retirement can take heart: Americans are coming around, according to a study by Hartford Financial.

Low wage growth and no annual cost of living adjustments by Social Security will undoubtedly result in greatly reduced Social Security benefits, The Senior Citizens League said in a report issued Wednesday. Those who become eligible for benefits in 2011 will receive lower benefits than those born a year earlier.

The holidays are a great time to show your clients that you appreciate them and their business. If this is done well, it strengthens client relationships, helping with both retention and referrals.

While wealth management firms have increased communications in the wake of the financial crisis, their clients complain they don’t understand what they’re being given.

According to a survey, nearly half restored matches, increased participation.