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A former client rediscovered this advisor -- and his new specialty -- by searching for advice and finding his blog posts online. Here's how social media can lead to compliments and a real-world payoff.

A former client rediscovered this advisor -- and his new specialty -- by searching for advice and finding his blog posts online. Here's how social media can lead to compliments and a real-world payoff.

A bad website or emails with typos will work against you in just the same way as scuffed shoes and a messy desk, says a former advisor and social media expert. Here are three quick ways to put a fresh shine on your social media sites.

Head of LPL's Advisor Services' departure 'not related to company performance,' according to a company statement.

Vanguard Group Inc., the world’s largest mutual-fund company, said only a minority of high- frequency traders may be hurting other investors.

World's largest mutual fund company pulled in more than 90% of the more than $15 billion that investors poured into U.S.-listed ETFs in Q1, adding to fears that Vanguard is becoming a near monopoly.

Integrating online and in-person advisor experiences to keep up with the competition will be a critical priority for wealth managers, according to the report.

Interest in alternatives is rising among investors as they look to manage volatility in their portfolios - and advisor education is critical to meeting that tidal wave of demand.

The Treasury Department and the IRS said they will treat 19 countries that have reached agreements with the U.S. on the FATCA as having those agreements in effect until the end of 2014.

Transamerica Financial Advisors, one of the nation's largest independent broker-dealers, is reimbursing more than 2,300 accounts in a settlement with the SEC after being charged by the regulator with improperly calculating advisory fees and overcharging clients.