Practice

The firm's decision has advisers and clients questioning the investment policies and maturity of the digital platform.

Automated advice can provide efficiency, but it is not going to be for every adviser, says LPL's chief information officer, Victor Fetter.

Social media is included in regulatory requirements.

The proposed rule would require firms to have blueprints in place for natural disasters, cyber disruptions and transitioning clients if a practice winds down.

While many parents encourage their children to pursue their passion, sometimes the parents end up paying a lot of expenses and harming their own retirement.

Key issues to consider when strategizing clients' future financial health.

The new recruit is joining Corient Capital, an independent firm founded a year ago by ex-Merrill Lynch advisers.

Sending performance statements every 90 days can undercut planning goals. There is a better way to keep clients informed.

Even as markets regain footing after vote turmoil, there is still a “dark cloud” that advisers must be ready to discuss, says Greg Valliere, chief strategist for Horizon Investments.

Some advisers continue to overstate the benefits, confusing savings with deferral.