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The ultra-wealthy say they want to achieve more, yet currently give only 1.2% of their assets to charity. How can advisors help?

Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% next year, but some retirees will not see a rise in their retirement paycheck because of Medicare's hold-harmless provision.

In today’s world, you can count on clients and prospects to question your motives, challenge your facts and respond emotionally, not rationally.

Brand recognition provides an edge in digital wealth management, but offers little protection when tech issues strike.

The brokerage’s fintech investments are intended to produce greater efficiency, attract new assets and bolster the bottom line, executives say.

As threats increase, the need for the wealth management business to safeguard clients, portfolios and industry has never been greater.

The cost of acquiring small account customers and pressure from incumbents quickly developing their own digital brands may be weighing on the popular app.

There are three industry myths about being online that advisors must overcome, says Schwab’s senior vice president for institutional marketing services.

If they’re just writing checks, “that’s coming directly out of their cash flow,” one expert says.

Contract work, consulting or smaller part-time jobs can help clients reduce withdrawals early in their retirement years. But have advisors kept up with the complexities of these strategies?