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An estate-planning process that asks about contaminated property can save heirs from unpleasant surprises.

Non-disabled service members are entitled to Tricare — a health plan provided by the Defense Department — when they reach the age of 65.

The firm is of two minds on the issue: It can hire whomever it wants from competitors, but many of its own advisers are off-limits.

To build loyalty with the next generation, key steps include hiring younger advisers.

Neil Menard, group president CNL Capital Markets and president of CNL Securities, said that there is still much industry uncertainty about managing change.

Why advisers say they have not been discussing Social Security rules and regulations with their clients.

Steps firms can take to better serve advisers and become industry leaders.

The firm misreported over 1 million transactions, according to the regulator.

The firm's decision has advisers and clients questioning the investment policies and maturity of the digital platform.

Automated advice can provide efficiency, but it is not going to be for every adviser, says LPL's chief information officer, Victor Fetter.