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"You're getting them through one of the worst things in their life, whether they wanted the divorce or not," says advisor Charles Day.

In the first action of its kind, the Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered St. Louis-based brokerage Edward Jones to pay $20 million for overcharging retail customers in new municipal bond sales.

A limited domestic market and a weak native currency have spurred a number of Canadian mutual fund providers to look to the U.S. retail market for growth opportunities.

Most mutual fund managers spread their money across many securities to curb risk, while a handful eschew traditional diversification and load up on a few holdings, convinced the rewards outweigh the dangers.

Before firing up the grill or heading to the beach, check out the top recommendations from advisors and industry execs. These titles offer guidance for your career and practice -- all while on vacation (or if you're sneaking in some work while on vacation).

As summer winds down, wealth managers, industry execs and others share their favorite titles authored by advisors. These 10 books cover a range of topics from succession planning and practice management, to investment advice and tips on smart retirement planning.

As summer winds down, wealth managers, industry execs and others share their favorite titles authored by advisors. These 10 books cover a range of topics from succession planning and practice management, to investment advice and tips on smart retirement planning.

Nearly a dozen Democratic state senators express their concerns over the Obama administration's proposed changes to the fiduciary standard; plus the crazy way Social Security punishes spouses who claim early benefits.

Critics: DoL fiduciary rule would harm investors; Advocates: Americans' "retirement savings are being depleted by conflicts of interest every day."

The DoL’s proposed fiduciary rule would likely push some commission-based brokers out of the retirement market altogether, NAIFA’s JuIi McNeely testified during the second day of DoL hearings on the proposed rule.