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Success in financial planning comes down to just three things, says our contributor in his final column. Goal setting is just one.

When a prospect asks, “So, what do you do?” the next 30 seconds can change your future. Or not, depending on how you answer.

When the CFP Board surveyed members on the stark lack of diversity in the profession, opinions on the root causes of the problem were split along racial lines.

The firm says former employee John Lockette agreed to have disputes heard in a private forum when he did not take advantage of an opt-out provision.

This debt “can hurt their ability to take on long-term financial planning because they are concerned with reaching a zero point,” says one therapist.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

Mutual fund costs have fallen to 48 basis points in 2016 from 77 basis points in 2000 for plan participants, according to data from Investment Company Institute.

Alexa von Tobel's startup did many things right, but it was hampered by challenges facing all digital advice providers.

The securities watchdog reprimanded the broker-dealers for allegedly not distinguishing their services from those of the credit unions they did business with.

The largest IBD network is integrating data analytics into its recruiting and client leads after embarking on other major changes in recent months.

The investment gives the world’s largest asset manager a focus on small-time investors.

Clients thought they were investing in real estate developments that would be flipped for profit.

Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.

“Everyone who isn’t keeping keys themselves is keeping them with Xapo,” said Ryan Radloff of CoinShares.

They have time on their side, but compounding won’t work if they’re all in cash.

Chris Fils was once one of the wirehouse's youngest branch managers.

A good financial advisor can add tons of value. But, “good” is a subjective term.

The tax-focused planning IBD is shedding low-producing advisors while retooling its pitch to prospects.

The firm grew to nearly 16,000 advisors from 9,000 under retiring leader Jim Weddle.

Most say they’d still consider investing even if they discovered issues with sexual harassment.