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There is an uphill slog for independents as the largest firms gear up for a price war on three fronts: financial advice, online trading and ETFs.

The underpinnings of the Hippocratic Oath, the phrase is as applicable to providing investment advice as it is to medical care.

Investing is far from simple once all the relevant aspects are considered – such as distribution and taxes. Advisor and retirement coach Holly Kylen discusses how advisors can educate and simplify the complex.

The firm uses academic research for specific guideposts on its way to serving clients and advisors.

When the markets post 10% returns, everyone feels great. So why do investors only glean a small portion of those gains?

Last year, the Democratic senator argued successfully for the termination of Sloan's predecessor as chief executive, John Stumpf.

No one organization can do it on its own, FPA President Shannon Pike said.

The firm scores another recruiting win, this time near its headquarters in Philadelphia.

It's a draining process for clients, but financial planners can provide real support.

Nearly two-thirds of future and recent retirees are worried there will be cuts to the program under the Trump administration. And an even greater percentage think that it needs to change.