The firm had cut back on hiring efforts in 2016, citing exorbitant costs.

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The firm calls the lawsuit's claims "baseless."

Retirees should live a frugal, flexible lifestyle and consider buying insurance to cover big ticket items.

Finding the right mix of tools can be daunting, says the firm’s director of financial planning.

Two of the new hires are brothers who spent more than 20 years at the wirehouse.

The recruits also opened a new branch for the regional BD.

One advisor has more than three decades of experience in the business.

The BD’s employee channel is attracting more independent reps through offerings like technology and practice acquisition support.

Living a luxurious lifestyle for less is a possibility — provided retirees are willing to move overseas.

They can do research by visiting funeral homes to get a better understanding of cost and burial details.

The new player aims to disrupt the sector despite losing some 300 reps to other firms.

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Be sure to check if the original owner has started taking minimum distributions to ensure clients make the right decisions.

Financial advisors can, and should, develop the profession by building relationships with high schools and universities.

The $5 million payment will be shared among other fathers employed by the firm who also missed out on a 16-week parental leave benefit.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.

The advisors managed more than $225 million in combined client assets.