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A $300 million settlement by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and insurers with homeowners who accused the bank of taking kickbacks in exchange for sticking them with overpriced insurance policies was approved by a judge.

U.S. regional banks see favorable growth prospects in Canada. Its limited number of banks seems to invite competition, and its regulatory and economic climates are considered more favorable than those in the U.S.

The number of investment products focused on environmental, social and governance factors has risen steadily in the last seven years

Increased tax rates have made it more costly to sell appreciated assets, so it may be better to make charitable or family gifts. Specified selling strategies can also help keep HNW clients from max-tax territory.

Increased tax rates have made it more costly to sell appreciated assets, so it may be better to make charitable or family gifts. Specified selling strategies can also help keep HNW clients from max-tax territory.

After watching people struggle to afford a nice retirement hone, Annette Martin decided to pursue a second career to help.

The idea of having the Post Office offer basic financial services has prompted much disagreement-here are the pros and cons.

As the deluge of boomer retirees begins, many have relegated Social Security to a marginal role in retirement planning. That's a major mistake.

Most businesses start out small, and many don't survive. But for advisors who take the long-term view, there is a wealth of opportunity.

When it comes to fixed-income, advisors often leave the driving to bond managers. But with potholes up ahead, this passive approach won't cut it. Here's how to survive the bumpy road.

After Pershing executive Mark Tibergien discussed the challenge of attracting younger graduates to the profession, Twitter user @jdillon910 replied:

Many people put little thought behind even the most basic decisions regarding Social Security. A recent report called "Understanding Social Security Retirement Benefits" from BlackRock addressed many of these issues. Here are a few of the charts from that report.

Profit sharing lies at the heart of Edward Jones' compensation plan, as the firm aims to grow its advisory staff and assets under management by more than a third by 2020.

Firms devote too few resources to training and are too impatient with new advisors, says one industry recruiter.

A Morgan Stanley wealth manager first learned about financial planning and client service working in her grandfather's restaurant.

A run down of stories in this issue, including our annual compensation round up.

Advisor compensation will grow in 2014, but to earn it advisors are being pushed to sell more than ever.

To build your business, get a hobby. Here are some ideas.

Managed futures offer a less risky way to give clients commodities exposure.

Independent broker-dealer network Advisor Group has a new CEO with big goals. First on the list: Find acquisitions.