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With a combination of the proper technology and the best practices for sharing relevant content, advisors can easily build their business network.

Some RIAs cut fees in their efforts to turn prospects into clients. But doing this can be a trap that negatively affects the perceived -- and real -- value of a business.

Some employers have made target-date funds a default option in their retirement plans, a move that has improved employees' diversification; Plus, many older people are torn between saving for retirement and helping their children pay for college.

Which banks are advisors moving to? Eight recently switched to U.S. Bank and Wilmington Trust.

Broker-dealers have recently recruited several large teams, including the wealth unit at Deutsche Bank and Raymond James, which set a firm record landing a $2.4 billion group. But they weren't the only winners in the competition for top talent.

Advisors should work with robos, not against them, industry leaders say. Pershing announced at its annual conference that it is joining the list of established financial firms adding digital tools and services.

Experts agree that while there's no cure for elder abuse, regulators, advocates and advisors can help mitigate the losses by educating investors and training financial professionals.

Cloud-enabled content management solutions centralize collateral creation. Here's an explanation of why it can help your firm reduce technology costs.

Old Mutual Global Investors transferred management of a $272 million bond fund to Bill Gross at Janus from his previous firm, Pimco.

Industry leaders believe the plan isn't ready.