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A lack of planning is a common mistake in all aspects of life. That's far from the only mistake made by bank advisors. Here's a look at some of the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Estate plans work great when someone dies—but it's when clients live into old age that planning gets hard.

Good managers understand they must not only lead their teams, but must also help them deal with the stresses and personal issues of everyday life.

Brokerage firms will likely step up their own diligence when it comes to private placements

In today's turbulent market, more advisors are moving to tactical-asset management strategies to manage volatility.

Our legal expert answers your questions about interstate licensing.

Generating more business and client referrals could be as simple as segmenting your client base.

A defined benefit cash balance plan is ideal for high income business owners.

The CEO and executive director of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) shares his thoughts on his organization's changing population.

A federal judge in Orlando, Fla., has permanently barred Richard Goble, president of a defunct clearing firm and a critic of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, from the securities industry and ordered him to pay a fine of $7,500.