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Michael Donnelly was sentenced for defrauding elderly clients of about $2 million, which he used to make car payments, pay his children's private school tuition and other expenses.

BlackRock made its $152 million deal for the Silicon Valley-based startup FutureAdvisor last August. Since then, its robo advice client roster has expanded.

A number of advisors are striving for the status quo instead of creating a better business and stronger relationships. In effect, they're giving up.

Parthemer worked with pro athletes and frequented South Beach clubs with rap stars.

Does the newest iteration of a favorite advisor tool stand up to scrutiny? Our tech columnist takes it for a test drive.

It doesn't necessarily make sense to pay off student loans early if that means foregoing saving for retirement; plus, how the life-expectancy gap between rich and poor skews Social Security.

Richard Ketchum, former critic of the rule, calls the final version "much better" than the earlier proposal. But he still wants to see the SEC develop a uniform standard.

Advisors should be “prepared to defend their recommendations,” the low-cost planning pioneer says, and predicts the demise of high-fee products.

Find out what complications arise when family members co-own real estate investments. Plus, strategies that make paying taxes optional and tax breaks for hiring new employees.

Today's young workers can learn from their parents' example on making early sacrifices and managing debt wisely; plus, how clients can save by automating their portfolios.