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CEO John Taft warns that regulatory scrutiny will increase, but adds that the long-term goal a unified fiduciary standard of care will still benefit clients and advisors.

One contributor takes exception with the idea that many Americans are in trouble with their savings; Plus, clients should ignore calls to 'sell everything!'

By deepening relationships with clients, a goals-based approach can lead to more business.

Fund flows over the course of a number of years now have been pointing decidedly in favor of passive strategies, he says, be they index, mutual funds or ETFs.

The investing strategy Warren Buffett recommends to his wife when he dies could lead to high stress for other investors during volatile markets since it calls for a high allocation to stocks.

Going the extra mile in client service can help attract quality referrals.

The Birmingham, Ala.-based bank posted $100 million in fourth-quarter revenue from its brokerage, trust and insurance services operations, up almost 10% year-over-year.

Four key points to keep in mind while handling a market downturn.