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Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ research unit said it has developed a method of forecasting negative and positive earnings surprises of a magnitude of 5% or larger.

It's been almost as longstanding a practice in the regulatory field as using the phrase "left to pursue other interests" when a company asks one of its top executives to leave.

Know what to pay attention to and what to ignore.

It took years for the great civil right activist’s final wishes to finally be honored, something that legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say could have been resolved much sooner had she done a better job – or had better advice and professional assistance – with her estate planning.

Most industry professionals who know their mobile apps say every firm should have one, especially those that claim to be serious about being accessible to their clients.

Service providers are always looking for ways to serve RIAs, including managing client assets, even if it means buying other firms to gain the expertise.

When Merrill Lynch unveiled its new compensation plans for this year, it made for what one analyst calls new marching orders for its financial advisors when it comes to new client accounts. That's because those new compensation grids raise the minimum target for new client accounts from $100,000 to $250,000.

Web Exclusive: The woman who runs the nation's largest RIA firm, Maria Elena Lagomasino, doesn't have much faith in the non-fiduciary side of her industry. In fact, she says an unfortunate number of planners at large banks and brokerage houses run their businesses to benefit themselves as much – or more than – their clients.

Amidst the worried debate over whether the United States will tumble into recession this year, market watchers agree on one thing: volatility is here to stay and advisors and their clients will have to be on their toes.

Amidst the worried debate over whether the United States will tumble into recession this year, market watchers agree on one thing: volatility is here to stay.