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In a bid to attract more mass-affluent clients, the bank is calling on bankers and advisors to work in teams.

This strategy allows clients to buy more shares over time, but it also can reinforce jitters if they're nervous about market declines; Plus, how clients can avoid Medicare Part-B increases next year.

Savvy moves in the fourth quarter can help clients owe less to the IRS next April.

Despite assurances from industry regulator that it's shelved the campaign to take over advisor exams, some officials worry the RIA sector is "one crisis away" from a new and adverse regulatory regime.

Santander is the latest firm to get hit with regulatory penalties related to the sale of Puerto Rican municipal bonds and close-end funds.

Commission signs off on FINRA's proposal to compel brokers to include a link to the database on their websites after abandoning some of the more contentious aspects of the rule.

The rep was ejected for failing to cooperate with a FINRA investigation into allegations that she stole money from a retail bank customer.

Tax planning will increasingly become an operational risk for asset managers, according to new research report by PwC, a risk spurred by operational and compliance demands.

Savvy moves in the fourth quarter can help clients owe less to the IRS next April.

Failing to plan for the extra free time in their lives, as well as collecting Social Security too soon are just two regrets; Plus, a critical pension decision at retirement.