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Medicare premiums will increase for high-income retirees because of the change in the income brackets that will serve as basis for determining these premiums for their Part B and Part D coverage.

Jodi Perry took over as national director of the independent contractor division as the firm seeks to keep up its strong momentum.

Richard Frick had overseen the wirehouse's Philadelphia operations since 2011.

Dave Flores serves as vice president with PFT Employee Benefit Solutions.

Our annual analysis of starting payouts for wirehouse, regional and national brokerage firms.

Treasury volatility and the latest dollar rally have hurt the sector over the past two weeks.

Financial advisors should immediately contact clients with prenuptial agreements to see if they’re impacted.

With the stock market on the upswing and the regulatory environment continuing to show signs of easing, many advisors are starting 2018 from a strong foundation. For growth-focused advisors, now may be the time to make a strategic move that can help improve their competitiveness.

If you’re nearing retirement but don’t have a succession plan for your practice, you’re not alone. It’s a common dilemma for advisors who remain busy serving clients and whose businesses have become increasingly complex over time. In fact, most advisors within five years of retirement still haven’t identified a successor or plan.* Creating a strong plan is key to retiring on your own terms – and it’s easier than you might think.

David Friedman practices family law at the Boston law firm Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster.