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Possible threats to the pending proposal could play out in Congress and the courts before an increasingly consequential presidential race, an expert said.

A potential regulation called the "retirement security rule" is already facing pushback. Here are the first reactions across the industry in favor and against it.

Consumer advocates cheered the outcome of the case and the regulator's enforcement push in recent years. Commonwealth's case is still pending.

Securian's alleged tactics with departing managing partners highlight a troubling trend among firms claiming to offer flexibility and freedom.

The word 'broker' carries negative connotations. But to many wealth management professionals, commission-based shops are valuable to a transforming industry.

A new potential fiduciary rule and a court decision involving independent contractors have the industry and consumer advocates watching carefully.

Inroads CEO Forest Harper and other organizers of new internship and training programs insist a long-term shift is now possible.

SEC enforcement actions and regulatory requirements citing Form CRS suggests that firms need to step up their compliance operations.

In a session at the industry trade group’s conference, planner Lazetta Rainey Braxton connected racial and financial literacy.

The trade group’s continued support comes with caveats as advocates for a stronger rule express hope that the Biden administration will change the 2019 regulation.