Fiduciary Rule

Advisors at Fidelity, Schwab and other large discount brokerage firms make more money if they steer clients toward more expensive products.

The proliferation of smart beta and increased AUM are among the forecasts by industry experts.

A working financial planner assumes leadership of the board as its influence in Washington and nationwide hits a high mark.

The online tool, created by the advocacy organization and state regulators, suggests tough questions for the hiring process.

Special interest groups may weaken the Department of Labor’s best interest standard. Here’s why that’s bad for financial planners and their clients, according to one expert.

It’s been a busy first year for the firm’s new chief. Jamie Price responds candidly to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries.

Products that best fit clients would have to be offered before those that are most profitable to the sellers, the New York Department of Financial Services said.

It is not the fiduciary rule or whether robo technology is friend or foe.

Kestra Financial’s James Poer offers advisors his three predictions for the new year.

"Maybe commissions aren’t so evil after all?"

Technology has transformed the industry, but personal relationships are still crucial.

"Sunlight is the best disinfectant," investor advocate says of regulator's move to keep disciplinary problems in public view.

Some advisors are holding out in case the technology changes.

In the wake of the DoL fiduciary rule, documenting client profiles and recommendations boosts compliance.

Survey shows advisors accept fiduciary mindset but do not see major impact on product choices yet.

More deals are expected in a post-DoL world, Schwab executives say.

Financial advisors can still be held liable for violating impartial conduct standards even though the fiduciary rule has been delayed until 2019.

Variable products suffered their worst quarter in two decades, while fixed contracts also declined.

A massive acquisition, the possible end of the Broker Protocol and other issues will shape the industry in 2018.

The IBD's longtime head stepped down as part of a plan to remake the firm.