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Two perennial champions retained their top ranks in 2019 — but the aging demographic poses challenges for all firms, according to J.D. Power.

Advisory firms are generating "phenomenal" internal rates of return for PE buyers.

A barred broker told clients the lifestyle media company was about to be acquired, so “they needed to act quickly,” according to the regulator.

The suggestion comes amid opposition from brokerage firms to an expanded fiduciary obligation.

With their pro bono efforts, advisors have helped clients manage thousands in debt, plan for future health care costs and even offered healthy recipes.

These firms scored big with advisors managing $1 billion or more.

Clients won't be taxed as the result of a deal if they hold the shares in ETFs or index mutual funds.

Simple solutions may be a better alternative to customization, says the company's CEO.

Most clients don’t give a hoot about fiduciary and best interest standards.

Guiding them through the fine print of narrow networks, deductibles and copays could become a key differentiator.