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Hundreds of bankers gathered in Honolulu earlier this month for the Independent Community Bankers of America conference, trying to reconcile their sense that the economy is back on track with their concerns about costly regulations and unfair competition. The following is an overview of the conflicting messages they shared and heard.

For investment advisors with a small pool of clients, the threat of a cyber attack that could compromise investors' personal identifying information is especially acute, says one IT expert.

The insurance needs of ultrawealthy clients differ from those of the average client and the insurance industry has developed special products to meet those needs.

Kitces and Alan Moore are launching XY Planning Network, which will assist financial advisors working with Gen X and Gen Y clients.

Some 20 years after gaining considerable renown, Sharon Rich is still running a solo shop and billing like a consultant. That's exactly how she wants it.

The program pairs newer women advisors with more experienced ones

The insurance needs of ultrawealthy clients differ from those of the average client and the insurance industry has developed special products to meet those needs.

Former Bank of America Chairman Kenneth Lewis agreed to a three-year ban on serving as a public company's officer or director and to pay $10 million to settle claims by New York's attorney general that he misled investors about the bank's 2009 purchase of Merrill Lynch.

New funds provide hedging tools to limit or amplify clients' currency exposure on their foreign investments.

As they prepare for retirement, senior advisors can help young planners become competent and confident financial advisors.