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Seeing people come up short with the money needed for a retirement home was sad for one administrative assistant. In her new career she helps such people and produces more than $1 million a year doing it.

Commonwealth scores $500M former LPL firm, while LPL takes $270M practice from Commonwealth.

Steven Cohen, who agreed to close down his SAC Capital Advisors as part of a settlement with the U.S. government, will rename the firm and add a layer of management to oversee traders as the hedge fund becomes a family office, said a person familiar with the firm.

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This year, small banks are likely to face more scrutiny in terms of consumer products, anti-money laundering measures and compliance management, industry experts say.

There are too many things in M&A that buyers cannot control, including the willingness of the right targets to sell, economic conditions and the likelihood that desire will interfere with good due diligence, two Midwest bankers warn.

In every industry, it's rare to find a business admit that technological education and investment isn't a priority now or for the future.

Advisors who want to hire millennials need to extend a hand, says one workplace consultant.

Julius Baer Group, Switzerland's third-largest wealth manager, said profit declined 30% last year as it absorbed Merrill Lynch businesses acquired from Bank of America.

Revenue growth, profit margins, revenue per professional and AUM per client all were greater among advisors using a team approach, according to new research.

A Georgetown law professor weighs in on a proposal to allow the U.S. Post Office to offer basic banking services. And the industry won't like what he has to say.

There's been a lot of movement at UBS over the previous weeks, with six advisors joining the Swiss bank while others have gone independent.

Selling high is a dicey proposition. But this simple mental trick can help you nail the other half of the investing equation.

Eric Clarke has spent more than 20 years working at his family's firms. He wouldn't have it any other way.

New websites offer a higher yield alternative for the fixed-income segment of a portfolio.

The goal isn't to avoid paying the IRS altogether -- it's to maximize after-tax returns. These five tactics can help advisors help their clients.

It's not just about creating alpha or finding yield, but also showing clients how to enjoy their savings.

Clients misunderstand a lot of factors regarding the impact of property ownership on their tax obligations. Here's how to make sure they stay one step ahead.

Which group of advisors is truly subject to stricter oversight? FINRA may not be telling the whole story.

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