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In a rapid market downturn, advisors have to suss out the motivation for wanting to sell, while remembering that, ultimately, a client's decision prevails.

How advisors can minimize the impact of the recent market slide for their clients. Plus, learn how Social Security spousal benefits can increase your client's taxes.

Mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments is warning deflationary pressures in the U.S. are building.

RIAs can be an easy entry point for organizations looking to move dirty money and avoid other financial entities that have formal AML procedures in place, says FinCEN.

Equity allocations are generally higher than years past even for retirees, but some clients are still overexposed to stocks; Plus, the idea of privatizing Social Security is being suggested again by some.

The giant asset management company said it was acquiring robo advisor FutureAdvisor.

Salesforce launched a new platform to help advisors work more efficiently as the cloud computing giant pushes forward with ambitious plans to alter the RIA tech space.

Volatile times can be scary, but clients may be more prepared than they think they are -- helping them realize that will make riding out the tough times a lot easier, columnist Jonathan Clements says.

Advisors can still get through to clients "gripped with anxiety which affects their ability to think clearly," consultant Eric Weiner says.

Planners worry about client fatigue if the downdraft drags on.