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If costs continue to escalate, Medicare may be forced to pass on the costs to beneficiaries, who are mostly retirees.

Planners may be called on to invest assets within a client’s trust, but the ability to do so can vary greatly. What's more, the election outcome could eliminate some trusts altogether.

Some firms are still hesitant about hiring graduates from college or university programs, but that may be changing, writes Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Emery.

The seven recruits made the move from three wirehouses, Raymond James and Stifel.

The first installment of Financial Planning's listing of degree programs for prospective planners.

The adviser allegedly placed more than 700 trades over three years, giving the client "little to no possibility" for a profit, the regulator says.

They should ask about age and health and also sources of income, living expenses and assets.

Luis Aguilar also weighs in on arbitration and SEC oversight of FINRA.

They should ask about age and health and also sources of income, living expenses and assets.

Consider factors like age and health, plus sources of income, living expenses and assets.