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State Street said it’s firing 600 employees globally to accelerate cost reductions after the stock market slump will probably make its goal for fee revenue growth unattainable this year.

Separating the roles of the two professionals can be counterproductive for clients.

Contribution limits to 401(k) retirement plans for next year remain unchanged based on inflation adjustments made by the Treasury Department; Plus, four easy retirement plans for the self-employed.

Capital gains of up to $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for couples will be exempted from tax, provided it was the seller's primary home for two of the previous five years.

Advisor networks can provide community, targeted advice and much-needed support for planners with niche specialties, Dave Grant says.

Separating the roles of the two professionals can be counterproductive for clients.

Chief Executive Paul Reilly acknowledged that the firm has been exploring potential acquisitions, but declined to discuss specific targets with analysts during an earnings call.

Advisors shouldn’t force themselves to work with the next generation of clients and talent -- but they must be committed if they do, says XY Planning Network co-founder Alan Moore.

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service proposed tax regulations Wednesday to bring the rules in line with recent Supreme Court decisions.

The firm's wealth management unit reported that growth in client assets was flat year-over-year, and declined $20 billion from the previous quarter to fall to $433 billion.