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Three years ago, Massachusetts-based RIA First National added an asset management unit to its $375 million wealth management business with a little more than $1 million in out-of-pocket assets to get the firm's tactical ETF strategy off the ground.

State Street said it’s firing 600 employees globally to accelerate cost reductions after the stock market slump will probably make its goal for fee revenue growth unattainable this year.

Separating the roles of the two professionals can be counterproductive for clients.

If clients ask you about their Social Security benefits, or even if they don't, you have a chance to educate them on how the program is still an important part of their retirement plan.

The wirehouse is sending executives to Credit Suisse offices to deliver the firm's pitch, and will fly advisors out to its headquarters in St. Louis next week.

Contribution limits to 401(k) retirement plans for next year remain unchanged based on inflation adjustments made by the Treasury Department; Plus, four easy retirement plans for the self-employed.

Capital gains of up to $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for couples will be exempted from tax, provided it was the seller's primary home for two of the previous five years.

Advisor networks can provide community, targeted advice and much-needed support for planners with niche specialties, Dave Grant says.

Separating the roles of the two professionals can be counterproductive for clients.

Chief Executive Paul Reilly acknowledged that the firm has been exploring potential acquisitions, but declined to discuss specific targets with analysts during an earnings call.