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Higher regulatory and compliance costs may push more small banks to sell themselves or merge with larger institutions. But so far, community bank consolidation rates are following historical patterns.

Bankers provide customers with a huge range of services free of charge. If banks want to compensate for the rising cost of those services, that's got to change, says one bank consultant.

There are five main areas advisors can tackle now ahead of a potential SEC audit.

A story on investing trends for wealthy families drew this Twitter comment from family office CEO Arthur Salzer.

Advisors who are good communicators have clients who are more compliant and give more referrals. Understand how to manage three important types of conversations.

FINRA's arbitration process is flawed beyond repair, and investors would be better served under a different system, argues author and columnist William D. Cohan.

New York's top financial services regulator has indicated he will hold individuals accountable in enforcement actions. But it's imperative his agency -- and others that plan to follow suit -- adopt and follow defined procedures that consider an individual’s unique, more vulnerable position.

Our IRA expert answers questions about the number of recharacterizations allowed, earned income contribution rules and how to purchase annuities without a tax hit.

In order for bank CEOs to be included on any "great leaders" list, trust with customers, employees and shareholders must be strong, says one HR officer.

While money may not always be an advisors' number one consideration when deciding to switch firms, it almost always becomes an emotionally charged issue. Here's what to think about.