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Existing regulations that protect investors and deliver clarity to the industry must be preserved by the incoming administration, writes Financial Services Institute CEO Dale Brown.

The guidance clears up the tax treatment of expenses when a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program hasn’t been forgiven by the end of the year.

Whether the law changes next year or in 2025, wealthy clients can save by using the generous provisions now.

Democrat Joe Biden is expected to name his SEC chairman pick in the coming weeks.

The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York was also once a top aide to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Tax policy for the next two years, and therefore tax planning strategies, may be determined in Georgia early next year.

A moderate pick with financial sector ties could upset progressives, while the likely GOP majority in the Senate could balk at a nominee seen as too liberal. Here are some of the candidates.

While Trump’s administration could slow down transition efforts by disputing election results, big U.S. companies are moving on.

If Republicans keep their majority, the incoming administration will likely have to pick moderates over progressives to have any chance of getting its nominees approved.

The president-elect's pledge to repeal President Trump‘s tax cuts as soon as he is inaugurated may be stymied for the foreseeable future.

Opening a bank or investment account — or even securing employment in a racism-free workplace — is out of reach for many Black Americans.

With a divided government, some proposals are bound to change as part of the give-and-take of the legislative process, writes Skip Schweiss.

Big changes to regulations and retirement planning could be in the mix following the Democrat’s election victory.

With a Democrat set to take the White House in January, the agenda for agencies like the CFPB could undergo a rapid transformation, housing finance reform could be turned on its head and progressive banking ideas that were unthinkable over the past four years could gain traction.

It’s at least the second time in just a few weeks that the firm has sought to limit the expense of rewarding well-paid employees.

The uncertainty could lead to market volatility, delayed stimulus negotiations and complicate planning for a potentially new regulatory environment.

What different outcomes could mean for financial planners and their clients.

CEO Dan Arnold cites growth in traditional channels and in recently launched models that could bring even more opportunities.

This election cycle has had more than a few bad surprises, but my advice to clients remains the same.

With a strong Democratic presidential contender, the risk of both estate and gift hikes beginning as early as 2021 is palpable.