Practice

Financial advisors can, and should, develop the profession by building relationships with high schools and universities.

The $5 million payment will be shared among other fathers employed by the firm who also missed out on a 16-week parental leave benefit.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.

"Part of the conversation should be exploring how your client uses the health-care system," says a CFP.

The advisors managed more than $225 million in combined client assets.

The longer the investing view one has, the easier it is to measure the effect of rebalancing on a portfolio, and to see if it adds value over time.

With transparency about conflicts on the rise even as it varies by firm, critics question whether clients really understand complicated technical documents.

Households struggling with even modest debt levels may be less resilient than in years past, research shows.

Younger investors tend to have limited assets, but that doesn’t mean their advice needs are simple.

One departing practice managed $100 million in assets.