Fiduciary Rule

Focus turns to the SEC as it considers creating its own higher standard of client care.

With the SEC and Labor Department rethinking their approach to a higher standard, a court's recent ruling may not have a lasting impact.

Some are calling for the CFP Board to get tough on conflicts and compensation as it finishes revisions to its standards of conduct.

"I think it's something that the market needs. I think it's something that regulators need," Jay Clayton says.

Sales dropped by 8% last year, but LIMRA finds reason for optimism in 2018.

Massachusetts regulators accuse the firm of running afoul of the impartial conduct standard by holding sales contests.

The good, the bad and the downright inexplicable in the suggested changes.

Industry leaders see an opportunity to reshape debates that determine wealth management's future.

Parker’s candid responses to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries on new digital tools, sexual harassment, Social Security planning, deal-making, how (not) to talk to clients about the stock market run-up and more.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.