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The discussion of what happens to an advisor’s book is parallel to the conversations that advisors should be having with their clients: Prepare for the future and the unexpected, says recruiter Elizabeth McCourt.

These program managers are ranked most consistently among the best of the best.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates near zero last week, though 13 of 17 policy makers still expect a rise this year. That forecast faces a major threat: The concerns that persuaded officials to delay action are just as likely to escalate over the next three months as to die down.

The only way to evaluate the appropriateness of Dodd-Frank's costs is to monitor the economic benefits that it creates. That's why the government needs to find a quantifiable way to measure the efficiency of its regulations.

The PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals Portfolio is up 420% over the past 10 years.

"It's like being Superman and Clark Kent," says Michael H. Jacobs, a producing branch manager at RBC.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has merged with Parker Carlson & Johnson Investment Management; Meanwhile, Independent Financial Partners announced its acquisition of Private Wealth Alliance.

HSAs offer deductible contributions, untaxed investment earnings and tax-free distributions.

TDFs are great for many young employees, but they aren’t for everyone.

Eleven things you and your clients will want to start thinking about for next tax season.