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Bill McNabb declined to speculate how low fees may go at his firm, which has the majority of its assets in passive funds.

In contentious Senate testimony, White fended off accusations that the regulatory body has dragged its feet. Again, she did not offer a timeline for implementing a fiduciary rule from the SEC.

The new recruits are opening a new office for the independent firm.

The branch is staffed by 22 advisers, most of whom are recent recruits from Credit Suisse.

Fewer Federal Reserve officials expect the central bank to raise interest rates more than once this year, as policy makers gave a mixed picture of a U.S. economy where growth is picking up and job gains are slowing.

Women tend to outlive their spouses. At the same time, they are undersaving and underearning. How can advisers help?

Here’s what to listen for when Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks later on Wednesday.

Robert Cook, an attorney and former SEC director, will have to help the regulator navigate complicated matters , from calls for an industrywide fiduciary standard to heightened congressional scrutiny.

Some advisers may think the regulations won’t affect them. Here’s why they’re wrong.

A planner at the Morningstar conference sees too many risks, not enough rewards

Terry Dolan replaces Kathy Rogers, who is stepping down from her role due to changing family circumstances.

Worthy ideas debated on the fiduciary rule, retirement prep and annuities.

“There are so many business models offering financial advice, it’s almost impossible for a layperson to distinguish between advice and sales,” a panelist says.

The UBS Americas president explains why he thinks the industry's pursuit of top talent has gone too far.

The firm allegedly settled a dispute with two customers on the condition that they would not oppose efforts to expunge the details of the dispute from the Central Registration Depository system.

The Gryphon Group generated $1.3 million in production before leaving the wirehouse.

Robert W. Cook will replace Richard Ketchum, who announced his retirement last year.

One used to be enough, but planners keen to move up the ladder need to develop their arsenal — and quickly. Just as importantly, however, these skills can provide a roadmap for where the firm should invest.

The group aims to provide planners with new technology focused on helping a firm become compliant, but it may cost them.

Firms that want to grow put each employee to work around that goal. In time, the culture will become one that prizes new initiatives.