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The IRS announced upward adjustments for 401(k), 403(b)s and other plans.

The new factor-based products will extend the manager’s focus on data-driven investing.

There are good reasons to worry that brokers are unfairly maligned.

Being a fiduciary isn’t enough anymore, says BlackRock’s Hollie Fagan. At the same time, firms are losing specialized talent to retirement. Here’s the best way for them to stay relevant and profitable.

The broker-dealer nabbed three planners from Wells Fargo, one from Morgan Stanley.

The financial system is safer than it was 10 years ago, says John Taft, vice chairman of Baird. But there are still risks lurking unseen in areas like ETFs,

The wirehouse will take 3% — or up to $4,000 per month — of advisors' production in 2019.

The 7,700-advisor IBD network hasn’t been as active in recruiting as its rival lately — but it’s holding on to a portion of the major enterprise.

High-fee managed futures, energy limited partnerships and multi-alternatives products topped this list.

The group opted to join the corporate RIA at the Ladenburg IBD with an eye toward greater independence with some outsourced tasks.

There are at least 200 fewer products available since 2015. Some advisors haven’t noticed. But should they?

The firm is working hard to lure advisors away from its larger rivals, said CEO Ronald Kruszewski.

Building scale has become a key topic for asset managers across Europe amid sustained pressure from larger U.S. rivals.

FINRA says the firm did not disclose necessary client issues or hacking attempts.

The regulator proposed a "clear and concise" summary for clients considering the products, but the impact appears limited.

The ruling bolsters firm’s bid to push employees into private arbitration system. The advisor intends to appeal.

Advisors are planning to increase ETFs as a primary option, the firm finds. Plus, “the most exciting numbers in the survey.”

The securities and investment industries have switched parties when it comes to spending ahead of the Nov. 6 midterm elections.

The independent broker-dealers born during this fraught year have thrived. Now, however, their role in creating today’s independent advisor threatens their ability to survive another half-century.

It’s the second big hiring announcement by the regional BD within the past week.