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Advisors can still get through to clients "gripped with anxiety which affects their ability to think clearly," consultant Eric Weiner says.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Doesn't mean we like it. It wasn't a great start to my week, I can tell you that," says Scott Tiras, an independent advisor affiliated with Ameriprise.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Doesn't mean we like it. It wasn't a great start to my week, I can tell you that," says Scott Tiras, an independent advisor affiliated with Ameriprise.

"The D.C. metro area is a hot market," says Savant Chief Executive Brent Brodeski.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart said he continues to expect the first interest- rate hike in nearly a decade this year, while cautioning that a stronger dollar, a weaker Chinese yuan and falling oil prices complicate the outlook.

Planners worry about client fatigue if the downdraft drags on.

A 55-year-old client who decides to withdraw from his 401(k) account with his former employer may be exempt from paying the penalty if he is totally and permanently disabled and has an IRS levy; Plus, wallet-friendly travel tips for retirees.

Despite a sudden market correction, I didn't hear from panicked investors. That's because I've made them understand in these situations you must work through the pain to profit.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index roared back from the brink of its first correction in nearly four years even as the rout in all but the riskiest of global assets worsened.

Emotions might get the best of some investors in light of all the bad news. Here are the strategies I've used to guide my clients since the market correction began.

Financial Planning, On Wall Street, Bank Investment Consultant and Re:Invent|Wealth are reporting how the market's recent volatility is affecting the industry and clients. Complete, ongoing coverage – along with commentary from their expert contributors – can be found here.

Julz Burgess will provide strategic direction and focus on business development, client service and retention.

Advisors can show their worth by making time to help clients understand how to manage the unexpected.

The Wall Street regulator hit Charles Schwab with the penalty for net capital deficiencies and supervisory failures.

A wave of selling gripped global markets as the rout in all but the safest assets deepened.

Turbulence in financial markets gathered momentum amid intensifying concern over slowing global growth, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average into a correction and giving other stock gauges their worst losses since 2011.

Recruits who generated $4.5 million make the move between wirehouses.

Hedge funds betting on commodities lost the most in almost three years in July as the price-rout deepened.

Clients are understandably worried, but smart advisors can calm their nerves. Here’s how.

How can advisors quell nervous clients? Following Friday's market sell-off, Greg Friedman of San Rafael, Calif.-based RIA Private Ocean sent a memo to his clients.