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Mutual fund providers sought to use digital platforms as new distribution channels for their funds, but new guidance upends a strategy that would rely only on proprietary products.

Digital tools can supplement human advisors with ongoing counsel while the latter can also take over when an investor needs reassurance.

The Justice Department and SEC have been cracking down on hedge funds' use of firms that are paid to offer insights on Washington policy that could move stock prices.

This year through October the fund gained 3.7%, trailing the benchmark Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate index, which rose 5%.

The early decision stops advisers from earning commissions on products that will also generate fees through the firm's Investment Advisory Program.

The new rules impose tax liability on the partnership rather than the partners, which is a major departure from treating a firm as a pass-through entity.

See the most popular ways for Americans to reduce their tax bills.

An expert discusses last-minute strategies, as well as evergreen tips, to reduce the tax bill your clients are facing.

A combination of slightly higher FICA taxes, plus further increases in the earnings cap, could fix the program for the next 75 years.

Following Commonwealth Financial Network's decision to cut its commission-based retirement business, some competitors head in the opposite direction.

IronGate Partners is the 11th firm to align with the aggregator this year.

Those with the option of taking loans from their plans should consider tax implications and the possibility of missing out on the growth of the money that was borrowed.

With the fiduciary rule coming, advisers who have a great offer on the table better act fast, says one headhunter.

The recruits come from the private banking division.

Creating a viable exit strategy is critical to the future of any successful practice.

Here's why the firm needs greater name recognition that attracts advisers, according to recruiters.