Joe Biden

Some advisors say they’re busier than ever in the last weeks of 2020.

The regulation permits more exemptions from fiduciary duties, but may itself be replaced by the incoming Biden administration.

Regulatory shifts, M&A, new technology — there’s a lot on the horizon for the industry.

There are still plenty of challenges and potential changes on the horizon. Here’s what to watch for.

The potential for higher rates in 2021 is real, but exactly what the rate would be, and who would pay those rates, is far from certain.

It's typically advised to shift income into the future to reduce tax bills for the current year. But experts say that may not be the best approach.

The outcomes of two elections in Georgia that are scheduled for Jan. 5 are expected to determine the balance of power in the Senate and may also have an impact on the kind of tax planning that accountants should be advising their clients to do.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.