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Even as new technology and changing client demands force firms to constantly upgrade, advisors have potent defenses to help them stay competitive.

The SEC says broker-dealers may treat investment advisors as if they were subject to the AML Rule — under certain conditions.

In 90% of families, wealth disappears by the end of the third generation.

One tip for younger clients is to create multiple income streams that are subject to varying tax treatments.

There comes a point when advisors must decide how much to scale. Here's a guide.

This year’s list, like last year’s, was created through a formula encompassing AUM, production and percentage of fee-based business.

With the industry closely watching the complex integration, the selling network's parent divulged how it struck the $1.3-billion agreement to form a giant IBD.

The wins came at the expense of Merrill Lynch, UBS, Raymond James and Wells Fargo.

Parents can match their children’s savings in a Roth IRA dollar-for-dollar on the condition that they agree not to dip into the accounts until they retire.

If not addressed, the client may see a higher tax bill than was planned. That won't go over well at tax time next year.