Donald Trump

President Trump’s order sparked reactions all over his preferred social media platform.

While a review will be undertaken by the Labor Department, the White House signaled that the president was expecting significant change.

Meanwhile, a prominent Republican congressman called on President Trump to delay the regulation's implementation.

Even as President Trump seeks a rollback of financial regulations, there’s little chance the rule will be paused — and an even slimmer chance it will be derailed, says TD Ameritrade Institutional’s Skip Schweiss.

CFP Board and other supporters see the Labor Department's rule on retirement advice under assault, digging in for fight against administrative or legislative efforts to delay the rule.

The financier may be offered an ambassadorship or another job instead of appointing him to a top role advising President Donald Trump.

The regulation pulled back the curtain on one type of conflict, but there are many others. It's only a matter of time before they come to light, too.

Morgan Stanley and Advisor Group are moving ahead with changes despite the possibility that the Department of Labor's regulation could be reversed.

Moving investments into these accounts may optimize returns and boost savings. Plus, know your IRAs and the impact of Trump's proposals on income brackets.

One suggestion planners say they are offering bullish clients: Don't be extreme.

Gap in coverage concerns older clients; planners are also taking a closer look at HSAs.

"There is an added sense of urgency now," says Barbara Roper, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America.

Advisers have been warned: SEC's exam guidance to focus on cyber threats and issues involving seniors, leaving little excuse for noncompliance.

Planners act on expectations of pro-business, anti-trade initiatives by the incoming administration.

With a deep résumé representing Wall Street firms, Jay Clayton is seen as a business-friendly choice not expected to push major new regulations or ramp up RIA exams.

Jay Clayton represented the bank in connection with the $10 billion bailout it received in 2008 as part of the government’s $700 billion rescue of banks during the financial crisis.

The former federal prosecutor is the president-elect's pick after vetting a handful of candidates, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

Here's how clients can boost their returns before the president-elect enacts the reforms he's promised.

Get ready to have these conversations with clients given the surprising election results.