Practice

The firm pursued the advisor for a bonus clawback while the advisor in turn sought damages for alleged discrimination and breach of good faith.

A recruit from the banking channel at Wells Fargo moves to the regional's independent broker-dealer.

Comparing its authority to that of sororities, country clubs and other trade organizations, the CFP Board convinced a federal judge to throw out planners' fee only lawsuit.

Waiting for Social Security until age 70 can provide the surviving spouse with plumper payments.

Why timing is important for clients filing for Social Security; Plus, how to decide whether your client should invest in a 401(k) or a Roth IRA.

One thing she didn't mention: the last time the U.S. taxed capital gains roughly the way she wants to was during the depths of the Great Depression.

Asset management industry critics of the Department of Labor's fiduciary initiative issued a torrent of comments blasting the proposed regulation as costly, unworkable and harmful to low- and middle-income investors.

A New York-based hedge fund manager traveled to Tehran to do scouting work. During a 10-day trip, he liked much of what he saw.

There's no doubt that professional long-term care is expensive and getting more so, but relying on family to provide care can still cost clients a fortune.

While raising the tax rate could help address Social Security's funding imbalance, there are other ways to shore up the program; Plus, when $1.5 million isn't enough to retire.