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In order to ensure maximized value of their retirement benefits, clients must be aware of Social Security rules; Plus, why automated retirement contributions are helpful for clients who intend to develop a spending budget

The head of a global standards-setting body argues that regulators overreacted to the financial crisis and says banking-style regulation is a poor fit for the asset management industry.

Robo startups are expected to reach $452 billion in AUM in five years, but incumbent firms will possess over $1 trillion in assets in the digital automated advice space.

Female clients have a more positive outlook when it comes to approaching retirement over their male counterparts, according to a new study.

Robo advisors are gaining traction, especially among millennial investors, who are very sensitive to competitive pricing. Extensive automation will be needed to defend against them.

The 150 to 200 basis points that banks charge are likely to drop below 100.

One of the hottest areas for U.S. money managers is quickly cooling off.

The world's biggest investment managers have won a reprieve from plans to label them as systemically important, staving off tougher regulation, as global authorities reassess the move.

Grading clients on actions they have taken over the years can be valuable in helping advisors know where to expend their energy.

Goldman Sachs, which is looking to issue ETFs this year, hired BlackRock veteran Tony Kelly as head of product development for that unit.

The world’s biggest investment managers have won a reprieve from plans to label them as systemically important, staving off tougher regulation, as global authorities reassess the move.

The wealth of rich clients is growing — and so are their expectations. New data highlights the most important trends among HNW clients today.

The wealth of rich clients is growing — and so are their expectations. New data highlights the most important trends among HNW clients today.

A yearly withdrawal of 4% of savings, adjusted by inflation every year, may sometimes outperform annuities; Plus, five critical mistakes people make with Social Security.

Although the 4% initial withdrawal rule has historically done well for retirees, it may not always produce the same results; Plus, tips for retirement savings and why bonds should be a part of your client's portfolio.

Pershing CIO Ram Nagappan offers a framework to help advisors think about how to transform their businesses to digital.

Wealth management is still a work in progress and must be sculpted to meet the demands of wealthy individuals, says Sebastian Dovey of Scorpio Partnership.

Advisors who defect from wirehouses notice almost immediately the benefits of no longer facing constraints set by a large employer's compliance officers. But the newly independent advisors must ensure that they stay within the boundaries of regulatory requirements and that compliance never becomes too time-consuming.

Some breakaway advisors duplicate some of the rah-rah found at their former employers, others relish the newfound informality, but either way, they get to set the tone.

From starting an RIA to joining an independent broker-dealer, there are myriad options for advisors seeking to go independent.