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The research-driven program recognizes money managers with superior company practices, programs and benefits.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's overly broad expansion of the Dealer Rule is only the latest example of the agency's yearslong effort to stifle innovation in a vibrant and growing industry.

A young engineer hopes his investments will grow, not his tax bill. What can he do to ward off Uncle Sam?

Firms' aggressive pursuit of repayment of recruiting loans is likely a reflection of how massive some recruiting deals have become in recent years.

Qualified small business stock carries major potential savings for startup founders and investors, but the benefits come with some important caveats to keep in mind.

Difficulties loom over syncing U.S. stock exchanges with global transaction cycles.

Financial planners can help clients navigate homeownership and other significant purchases in the wake of the Fed's revised rate-cut projections.

Accounting needs to evolve in order to face a new reality.

Nervous investors often ask how the presidential election will affect their portfolios. New research offers a simple way to reassure them: Look at the numbers.

Available technology solutions could boost professionals' efficiency in serving their clients — but only if financial advisors and their customers are open to them.

The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate.

As incoming president of Raymond James & Associates, Tom Walrond will seek to build on his firm's reputation for stability and advisor choice.

The elimination of "staking" and associated yields tamp down enthusiasm for the products.

The financial industry regulator contends firms are unnecessarily sounding the alarm that new policies will require going into the office five days a week.

Barriers keep CPAs, attorneys, financial advisors and brokers from communicating effectively for their client's benefit — and the benefits of collaboration are significant.

James Gorman will step down as Morgan Stanley chair at year end, concluding an era in which the firm nearly failed before evolving into a wealth management leader.

When bad advice scuttled his parents' retirement, Aaron Cirksena embarked on a mission to provide sound financial planning to as many people as possible.

Health care is highly expensive in the United States — and highly profitable. Here are 20 ways to invest in it.

They have oft-cited tax advantages, but the available research raises alarms about fees, interest rates and investing in assets other than cash.