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It's unknown how many of Scottrade's 1,000 brokers and 800 RIAs will ultimately be part of the new firm

While many are woefully uninformed about the mechanics of Social Security, better information alone is not enough to guarantee better claiming behavior.

The new recruits come from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Advisers beware: This could be what's wrong with how you're communicating with female clients.

Investors added more than $750 million to ETFs that buy emerging-market stocks and bonds last week, extending the longest winning streak in more than a year.

"There's going to be a lot more raw data that firms will have to collect," says Paul Soltis, global market manager for fund administration service provider Confluence.

Commodities aren't a good inflation hedge, according to one expert. Instead, talk to clients about TIPS or even some securities.

One of the sanctioned advisers has 26 disclosure events listed on his FINRA BrokerCheck record while remaining in good standing with Ameriprise.

Third-quarter revenue from brokerage and trust services fell 8% and 7%, respectively, from the same period last year. Both units, however, boosted assets under management.

Will RBC's Christopher Vollmer, the current No. 1 on the regional ranking, return to the newest list? Or will a new young professional take the top spot? Advisers now have more time to join this elite group.