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"We want our planners to feel unsettled when their clients are unsettled," says Grant Rawdin, who has built a $2 billion firm on specialized, deep advice.

Troubles never go away when it comes to disclosures made to FINRA. Plus, an advisor did his securities research for a client event, and still got flagged by compliance.

Handling taxes for both Social Security benefits and plan distributions can be confusing. Here's how to help clients.

Opponents warn definitions are overly broad and call on advisors and brokers to make their voices heard at the Labor Department.

What marriage equality means for Social Security benefits; Plus, why couples have to negotiate their visions of retirement.

Two veteran advisors went independent with Dynasty, dwarfing the firm's previous recruits.

Merrill Lynch lured back three advisors after seven years with rival UBS.

A landmark Supreme Court ruling ironed out many but not all of the wrinkles in the legal landscape for gay clients.

We're a long way from building strong, interpersonal relationships with computers (the movie "Her" notwithstanding), which gives banks an advantage.

A sharp decline in the rate of home ownership, coupled with rising rents, is taking a toll on retirement security; Plus, why people don't buy long-term care insurance.