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For firms looking to grow, here are eight smart trends seen among successful firms.

After last month's Retirement Advisor Confidence Index suggested advisors were keeping allocations steady despite an increase in client risk tolerance, a Twitter user responded.

A Georgetown law professor weighs in on a proposal to allow the U.S. Post Office to offer basic banking services. And the industry won't like what he has to say.

Obama's proposal might do some good -- not by helping workers, most of whom are unlikely to take advantage of it, but by spurring a discussion about how to fix a broken retirement system, write Bloomberg editors.

When congressmen introduce bills that work at cross-purposes with the intent of Social Security, it's no wonder clients are confused too.

Clients often worry about the IOUs in the trust fund, which, while literally true, is unnecessarily alarmist. In the investment world, we call them bonds and they're not so scary.

Critical deficiencies in data gathering and reporting and measuring key risks persist across regulatory agencies, according to a professor at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

An estate plan reflects the present state of clients' lives, with an overlay of applicable laws. Here's how to tell when a plan needs an update.

Preparing now can position your firm for a tidal wave of success, but failing to understand and adapt to generational differences may create a shock wave for your firm.

Without a steady stream of content to share on your social media platforms, the opportunity to connect and inspire your audience is gone. Here are some tools and tips to help you plan and share content without taking too much time out of your busy day.