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Demographics and competitive forces are destined to weaken the determination to avoid expensive recruiting packages.

After a social media quote provoked criticism, the special advisor on gender diversity replies.

What’s a planner to do when clients say their child, a new advisor, is asking them to invest?

Here's what smaller firms hoping to get out of the broker-dealer business need to know.

The impartial conduct standards are rigorous. And they are especially necessary for small investors.

The truth is, many investors would be horrified to learn the true extent of the fees they pay.

Bankers and analysts are saying the fiduciary rule may weed out all but the top-tier advisers. Should you be worried?

Planners who lack this vital skill may not provide the best guidance to clients.

Financial planners need to recognize that next gen clients are consumers first, investors second.

The challenges of new regulations may actually allow independent firms to grow and thrive—particularly those which embrace these four advice-centric features.