While they don't need a child to claim the earned income tax credit, the benefit's value increases based on the number of kids clients have.

The recent moves display the stakes of the competitive recruiting fight, which has led to firms like AmeriFlex seeking to give advisors greater flexibility and resources.

"Since no one has a crystal ball to predict what will happen, I advise saving money on both sides of the tax fence," an expert says.

The regional broker-dealer has long been among the industry’s most aggressive recruiters.

The advisors join the bank following a major reorganization of its wealth management business.

While retirement readiness among Americans has improved in general, Gen Xers are struggling with housing, college and medical costs, a survey finds.

CEO Dan Arnold describes the firm’s tech-fueled advisor strategy.

One of the new hires oversees more than $300 million in client assets and has more than 30 years in the business.

To accommodate its burgeoning brokerage force, the firm opened 42 new branches last year.

Jim Cracchiolo predicts the number of advisors will go back up, but he says the firm places more importance on boosting the size of their businesses.

An arbitration panel rejected efforts to impose a permanent injunction against a broker who left for Raymond James.

In the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new podcast series, advisor Rachel Robasciotti discusses her activism around mandatory arbitration and relates the remarkable story behind her RIA.

Relief comes as a result of the short notice firms were originally given to comply with the Secure Act, the agency says.

The move is part of a larger strategy to bring account minimums down for clients who either can't or don't want to buy entire shares of high-priced stocks.

After developing a plan to cover their bills and emergency expenses, clients in a new marriage are advised to start working on their long-term goals.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.

Nearly 48% of younger Americans feel they are not saving enough to secure their lifestyles after leaving the workforce, a report finds.

Make sure not to confuse it with the SEC’s self-reporting program.

There are indications that the bank may be looking to expand its toehold in the U.S. wealth management market after abandoning it in 2016.