The deal with the family-run independent insurance firm followed record sales in fixed-index annuities.

The regional broker-dealer’s head count jumped up to 1,824 in the third quarter.

Why these are more inviting under the new tax law.

Clients preparing for a life-altering event — such as marriage, divorce or a new baby — are advised to start getting their paperwork in order.

IRS rules allow clients in certain circumstances to tap their retirement accounts before the age of 59 1/2 without a 10% penalty. But this still should be considered a last resort, an expert says.

The firm’s recruiting streak continues with this latest wirehouse hire.

The new hires build on the firm’s recent recruiting successes.

Even though the program was created by a large multinational corporation, companies of all sizes could utilize this approach.

Three African-American industry leaders suggest how to improve diversity and inclusion.

The lawsuit illustrates the persistence of such accusations among the nation’s more than 600,000 securities brokers.

Microsoft and Amazon.com are the fund’s top-two holdings.

The guideline used a specific set of assumptions: a retirement lasting 30 years with savings in a tax-deferred account and nothing left for heirs. Change just one and your “safe” withdrawal rate may differ.

This is the first move of Joseph Chu’s financial career, but it’s not the wirehouse’s first big loss this year.

Use these best practices to maximize savings for clients' kids — from birth to college graduation.

Retirees will owe taxes for up to 85% of their Social Security benefits if their adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest exceed a certain threshold.

The new recruits joined from Bernstein where they serviced ultrawealthy families.

Why these are more inviting under the new tax law.

A study notes that retirees might be experiencing the “Homer Simpson” mindset, in which they choose immediate gratification without thinking about the long-term consequences.

Stratos Wealth and other OSJs are offering more types of affiliation and equity deals in a bid to stem a competitive threat.

A total of 155 new advisors have joined Ameriprise in the last two quarters, and they keep coming.