Practice

If clients file for spousal benefits after reaching their full-retirement age, they can get up to six months’ worth of back benefits, but they have to ask.

The change is needed to better align the interests of RIAs and the custodians that serve them.

Although the cost of living adjustment increased 2% this year, half of retirees cannot expect a substantial increase in their benefits.

Lessons learned in a combat zone are passed on to clients.

The competitive spring purchasing season is driving home prices higher.

After graduating with a financial planning degree, this advisor-to-be took a detour to Disney World, where the lessons applied more than he’d anticipated.

Older clients have more assets, but younger investors are leading the digital charge.

The No. 1 IBD cleared him of any wrongdoing then said he still faced the probe after leaving the firm months later, according to the lawsuit.

Clients may be compelled to sell their shares as nearly 90% of the products have experienced losses this year.

The rep agreed to a six-month suspension and a $5,000 fine to settle claims that he wrote and deposited checks without sufficient funds to cover them.