There are no “alternative facts” in the law, just truth, opinion and lies. Two you can’t sue for. And the third? Well, brokerages are very careful with their words.

Flat fees may not be as profitable or scalable, but they have significant benefits.

If your client's goal is to save more for retirement, there are some simple steps they can take to make that resolution stick.

The No. 1 IBD is marshaling transition assistance, technology and other resources toward recruiting success across the firm and its bank channel.

Clients are advised to diversify their tax positioning when investing for retirement, one expert says. This can be done by contributing to three buckets: taxable, IRA (pretax) and Roth (posttax).

From public service to operating a craft brewery, planners are keeping busy outside the office.

The decision by Carson Group’s CEO came after a two-year examination of the business revealed some changes that needed to be made.

When your clients say they want to invest like celebrity billionaires, point out that they already have one thing in common — some years are good, some are bad.

For example, taxpayers should not panic about the new cap on state and local tax deductions.

Jason Kirkland, a former Baird employee, has sued the firm for allegedly withholding his compensation.

The regional brokerage isn’t slowing down its recruiting efforts.

In this circus of an industry, what chance does an average investor have of finding somebody who will actually work on his or her behalf?

Clients intending to set up a bank account or mutual fund for their child must consider various provisions.

The advisors joined the firm’s employee and independent broker-dealer units.

Financial planners don’t have to be attorneys to help clients avoid high cost oversights

They are advised to take the mandatory distribution days before the deadline to ensure that they get their withdrawal processed in time.

“I don’t want to call a helpline, I want a partnership,” the advisor says of her move to the firm, which expects to hit record gross recruited production.

Millennials should start setting money aside early and consistently, but without depriving themselves.

The firm has recruited 22% more advisors in 2018 than the year-ago period.

Addressing the imbalance in the industry is a strategic imperative.