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Pershing's failures "exposed customer funds and securities to risk," according to FINRA.

Investors today want profits to be achieved with attention to the environment, society, workers, customers and a variety of other stakeholders. Companies that ignore this big picture will be punished in the market.

States and local governments boosted debt sales to $43.7 billion so far in December, the highest monthly total in at least a year.

Stocks that have seen an increase in dividends for at least 25 straight years are the best stocks for retirees who want stability and consistency in their investments; Plus, using umbrella insurance to protect retirement assets from future liability lawsuits.

The recently enacted Tax Increase Prevention Act extends the provision that allows certain IRA owners to make tax-free distributions to charity, but the deadline is coming up.

Every advisor's experience is different. On Wall Street's popular Life Stories feature chronicles the experiences of advisors -- from their point of view.

A comparison of 'decision rules' with rebalancing suggests that advisors may not be giving one simple strategy the credit it deserves.

Ultrawealthy clients can be tough customers. One expert suggests a few ways to stay in their good graces.

Try these guidelines for giving shares of appreciable stocks, making major money moves before year-end, and setting up tax maneuvers for 2015.

A big jump in clients’ risk appetite is why the Retirement Advisor Confidence Index climbed 2.3 points in December, reaching a five-month high of 54.