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The federal government's failure to pass adequate measures to address the looming retirement crisis may prompt states to create their own programs, one researcher writes; plus, can clients have two 401(k) plans at the same time?

Active funds may be winning the ongoing debate at the moment, but that comes with a few caveats.

Helman is the chief strategy officer at Hodges-Mace and is responsible for creating, executing and sustaining strategic initiatives for the company. Previously, he founded ContinuousHealth, which was acquired by Hodges-Mace in 2014 for its innovative use of technology to lower the cost of employer-provided health benefits. Prior to founding ContinuousHealth in 2004, Eric served as the founder and CEO of Viga Technologies.

Advisors' most pressing questions on the proposal get answers from SEI's head of practice management solutions.

A retirement trust used as the beneficiary for IRAs can ensure clients leave enough behind for their kids.

These entrepreneurs made the leap into finance from different places, but they share a common mission: robos for women, by women.

Voices: Moving from a commission account to a fee-based account with an additional risk tolerance questionnaire does not equal sufficient Know-Your-Customer or suitability measures.

Firms should strike a balance between modernizing tools and maintaining client service, says Michael Paley, chief operating officer of Klingman & Associates.

Will golden handcuffs keep planners, or have they had enough?

The advisor was a compulsive gambler who continued to bet in an attempt to make his clients whole, says attorney.