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What to do with an old 401(k) when changing jobs; Why it's so difficult to raise kids and save for retirement; 3 things to know about your 401(k)'s escape hatch

IUL policies, which are linked to a market index but promise not to lose any money if the market goes down, might be a way to protect portfolios while offering tax-free income for retirement.

While one prominent advisor calls the board's demand 'woefully overreaching,' a securities lawyer calls it a 'good, aggressive' tactic.

Should older clients' portfolios be adjusted more quickly to bring equity allocations to their desired level? New research says yes.

Regional firm Benjamin F. Edwards picked up a Wells Fargo advisor team.

Wells Fargo's elite Abbot Downing unit is adding a senior consultant to the team overseeing client education programs for ultrawealthy clients.

Municipal bond broker-dealer groups have spent nearly $5 million trying to influence federal lawmakers in recent months, using in-house lobbyists as well as outside firms and campaign contributions to promote their positions on securities laws, tax reform, and regulation.

Is it ever smart to tap retirement accounts early?; A 401(k) rollover checklist; 5 reasons why you shouldn't retire at 62

Advisors today are realizing they have to be flexible, saying that they are just as apt to recommend a number lower or higher than 4% to clients as an appropriate withdrawal rate. And some are using means completely different to set rates.

Use these ideas to quickly bring new staff up to speed on a firm's values, tools and culture.