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As fee-based business increases, succession planning takes on a bigger role in the channel.

New digital tools can help advisors identify and connect with prospective clients no matter where they are.

The now-independent advisor sought damages against his former employer for wrongful termination and defamation, and also asked his record to be expunged.

If clients have too little saved for retirement, advisors can help them budget better.

Angry customers have filed hundreds of arbitration claims with FINRA, seeking more than $1.1 billion in damages from UBS after huge losses in the tax-free bond funds. Three of UBS Puerto Rico's five offices have closed since 2010, and nearly 60 of the unit's 140 financial advisors have left.

Commission marks 75th anniversary of Investment Advisers Act, but says there is much work still to do to fully protect investors.

Lee Dana Weiss and his firm Family Endowment Partners face numerous cases from clients as well.

If clients have too little saved for retirement, advisors can help them budget better.

The IMF warns a flood of easy money from the world’s central banks may be masking the risk that bond markets may be starved for liquidity when interest rates increase to normal levels.

With turbulent markets, clients may be rushing to buy gold. Here's how investing in the precious metal can improve on pretax and post-tax returns.