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Research conducted by ING U.S. underscores the growing role that retirement income planning continues to play in the readiness levels of working Americans. The study, Retirement Income Redefined, highlights some potential discrepancies in retirement planning ideologies and practices, and reinforces how retirement is being fundamentally redefined.

One of the leading contenders to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, Lawrence Summers, has been a paid consultant to Citigroup and other financial institutions. Opponents of his nomination are sure to seize upon this.

While the regulatory reform effort is likely to continue on its current path if Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve Board's vice chairman, is tapped to lead the central bank, the future is decidedly murkier if Larry Summers wins the post.

Some technology challenges come even after you've made your software decisions. Recently, new soloist Dave Grant has been struggling with his CRM system.

After a study found 53% of advisors intended to boost their allocation to U.S. equities, Denver-area CFP James Osborne took to Twitter to respond.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched a new communications program designed to deliver a simplified explanation of its SmartRetirement series of target date funds. The new program will feature animation, infographics and simpler terminology.

Brokers who hold investors’ assets will have to file quarterly reports attesting to compliance with measures toprotect customer money and securities under rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

A new poll indicates that more men than women may be willing to hire women as their financial planners.

Susan Bradley, founder of the Sudden Money Institute, discusses how advisors can best work with clients who win the lottery or inherit a large sum.

Firms scale their U.S. operations in hopes of netting the coveted ultra-wealthy international client.