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The move to reintroduce legislation that seeks to adjust the cap on Social Security wages and to raise the payroll tax is a step in the right direction in fixing the program's solvency woes, says expert.

Moving investments into these accounts may optimize returns and boost savings. Plus, know your IRAs and the impact of Trump's proposals on income brackets.

The wirehouse's new hires oversaw $466 million in client assets, according to a spokesman.

The new recruits joined the firm's independent and employee channels.

A revenue boost for the firm's asset-management unit is key and could play a role in raising capital that's been eroded by misconduct charges.

Firms seeking to adapt need to keep these four points in mind.

Too much growth has led to a slowdown in business efficiencies. Smart firms need to fix their operating models.

The industry will experience an acceleration of the technology as firms meet data challenges, says Todd Moyer, an executive vice president at Confluence.

More retirees are expected to join the gig economy and go on trips that offer unique experiences.

The adviser reversed course after Merrill Lynch unveiled plans to phase out commission-based retirement accounts as part of its plan to comply with the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.