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Help clients understand that temporary losers in a volatile market are just that: temporary.

When markets are volatile, clients can be panicky. Advisors need to help them combat their fears.

Attorney Alan J. Foxman answers readers most pressing regulatory and compliance questions, including where the buck stops when a sales assistant makes a cybersecurity mistake.

A retiring advisor focused on the best fit between his clients and five young successors.

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.

While the market is beyond anybody's control, clients can take steps to mitigate the impact of volatility on their portfolios; Plus, the biggest reason workers don't save enough for retirement.

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.

The market has seen 200 ETF launches this year, more than ever before, Bloomberg reports. But only 20 new funds have managed to gather at least $50 million in assets.

Which banks are advisors moving to? Twelve recently switched to Associated Bank, Bank of the West, BNY Mellon, U.S. Bank and Webster Bank.

Nearly half of respondents to a survey said they were “very or somewhat knowledgeable,” but failed to adequately answer questions about the rules; Plus, 3 reason to rethink your retirement.

Advisors’ usage of social media includes platforms like Pinterest, where they showcase lifestyle-oriented content to their clients and potential clients.