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Part of the problem stems from how slow regulators have been to define their views of virtual currencies.

Although volatile markets mean opportunities for some investors, most clients will be better off ignoring market corrections if they are investing for the long term.

The advisor used about $410,000 to pay back investors in Ponzi-like fashion to keep the scheme alive, the regulator says.

The regional BD continues its recruiting spree, adding to the more than 400 advisors it’s already hired in the past year.

Non-discretionary accounts may comprise the bulk of a client’s net worth, but are traditionally out of an advisor’s sphere of influence.

The boutique wealth manager has been aggressively courting top brokers.

Christopher Rollins worked for Goldman Sachs for 16 years and rose to be a managing director before the firm fired him in February 2017.

Here’s what advisors need to know about the 20% qualified business income rule.

More than one third of the respondents (37%) save for emergency purposes, while 30% save to secure their retirement. See the reason that tops the list.

The regional BD's three hires come from Wells Fargo and Ameriprise.