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The marketplace may be the ultimate arbiter of the regulation, say MarketCounsel conference experts.

Blucora's deal with Legg Mason's Financial Guard shows a way for robo advice providers to stand out in a crowded market.

Can a mobile budgeting tool actually change spending behavior?

The debate that has taken added urgency amid the ascent of passive funds.

Gold prices this year were up 20% and heading for their first annual gain since 2012 until Donald Trump was elected president.

Stephens recruited an executive with more than 30 years experience, whose career includes stops at Wells Fargo, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, PaineWebber and Merrill Lynch.

A well-rounded approach wins the day with the annual advisor ranking. No one-trick ponies allowed, as multiple metrics count toward advisors' scores, including AUM, production, growth and fee business.

Arbitrators also rejected the former adviser's counterclaims for $51 million in damages.

An arbitration panel ordered the wirehouse to settle the latest dispute stemming from client investment losses tied to the island commonwealth's massive debt crisis.

Anticipation of auto enrollment features is expected to change the way advisers serve their clients.