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Industry lawyers and experts say the latest wrinkle in a long-running LPL-Ameriprise recruiting dispute shows why advisors should strongly consider retaining their own legal counsel when changing firms.

Nearly half of respondents reported plans to claim benefits early, with many citing fears about the health of the Social Security program.

The latest Fidelity Investments M&A report displayed a trend that dealmakers had already been noticing: RIA buyers are getting more selective. But experts say sellers can still stand out with the right attributes, and they must find the right fit in the process.

When AI providers use the increasingly vague catchphrase "human in the loop" as a verbal safety net, client outcomes and firm reputations are at risk.

Surveys from Fidelity and Edward Jones suggest that even clients with comprehensive plans and wealth don't always feel good about their financial future.

Anthropic lined up some of the biggest names in the industry for the rollout of Claude for Financial Advisors. But whether the tool is "revolutionary" or "just another integration," the hard work is just beginning for the AI firm and for its sole custody partner, Schwab Advisor Services.

State-level estate taxes can be imposed at much lower thresholds. From domiciles to the timing of moves, here's what financial advisors should keep in mind.

From buried treasure to a "hot shot" hauling business on the road, advisors share the client retirement plans they never saw coming.

In a series of webinars and journal articles, two lawyers and a financial planner are leading a collaborative discussion about how estate planning professionals can better serve African American clients and, in turn, all customers.