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"We want to focus on what advisors can do to prepare for the next generation or two," says NAPFA chair Robert Gerstemeier.

How fair are the tax systems in the states your clients live? That, of course, depends on how you define "fair." Based on a new study that claims to do just that, here's how state tax systems stack up.

The Senate Banking Committee debated a host of regulatory relief issues Tuesday, among them the question of whether examiners are holding small banks to unreasonable standards.

314 taxpayers have IRAs averaging $258 million each; Why your 401(k) is missing $273K; With Calpers quitting hedge funds, other investors reflect

TD Ameritrade's online hub will offer information and action alerts to advisors as lawmakers and regulators weigh hot-button issues.

An ex-Morgan Stanley advisor represented himself in a contract dispute with the firm before FINRA, and the arbitration panel assessed him over $200,000 in fees.

The custodian giant announced Monday a redesign of its online Education Center that allows advisors to earn continuing-education credits while also boosting their own knowledge.

Less than 1% of young people say they want financial services providers to contact them through social media, according to new research by BNY Mellon.

Wealth management firms look to grow the bottom line out West. "Everybody is trying to get bigger in the marketplace. And those who aren't present here want to enhance their presence," says Bill Willis, a Los Angeles-based recruiter.

Failure to set up a clear plan may result in children owning the home as tenants-in-common, in equal shares -- typically a recipe for disaster.