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Asset managers are embracing new distribution technology, big data and alternative investment strategies.

The financial system is safer than it was 10 years ago, says John Taft, vice chairman of Baird. But there are still risks lurking unseen in areas like ETFs,

Getting clients to think realistically about their post-work years is tough, but this one question quickly gets to the heart of the matter, says Trilogy Financial CEO Jeff Motske.

You’ll probably find administrators blocking the backdoor Roth IRA strategy more than anyone else, says Kimberly Foss, planner, author and Financial Planning contributor. That’s when you’ll have to adopt the role of educator, she says.

The firm's chief has led growth to an expected $1 billion in revenue this year from $7 million in 1998 when she joined. It's a matter of embracing the sector's evolution, she says.

Which full-service broker-dealer treats its advisors the best? Which is the worst? And when should planners shun wirehouses to strike out on their own? Career consultant to financial planners Rick Rummage lays out the options.

Every time the firm has broken one of its recruiting rules, "it's come back to cost us," says Executive Vice President Aaron Schaben. Plus, Schaben's views on compensation, succession planning and dogs at the office.

Consultant and author Brian Doherty explains why Social Security is in relatively good shape. In fact, his worst-case scenario isn't even possible until long after you’re dead.

Shannon Saccocia has learned a thing or two about how to prepare. The first female CIO of Boston Private also discusses how financial advisors can remain relevant amid the ongoing shift to passive investing.