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Deferred–tax retirement accounts’ required mandatory distributions might prompt this unwelcome scenario.

The market tumult, initially sparked by concerns over an economic slowdown in China, showed a downside, as ETFs can be vulnerable to price swings during periods of market stress, partly because some are less liquid than stocks.

Community banks could be vulnerable to increased funding costs, particularly rates tied to retail deposits. Technology, and improved modeling, could help them hold onto more deposits.

OppenheimerFunds agreed to acquire VTL Associates as part of a push into ETFs that weigh metrics beyond market capitalization when buying stocks.

New recruits joined the UHNW-focused business in recent weeks.

New advisor will focus on ultrahigh-net-worth clients mostly in the Miami area.

The independent Fidelity division can never be the same without its founder, but could still grow into a juggernaut, some planners say.

A group of independent advisors want to show educators they have other options for managing their finances than costly products from insurance firms.

Some university FinTech enthusiasts are former employees of traditional financial services firms who seek to disrupt their former employers' wealth management, lending, payments and other businesses.

RIA firms looking to grow need to develop a strategy when looking for new talent, according to Kelli Cruz.