Fintechs are pitching new tools to plan providers claiming they can lower 401(k) costs.

Broker-dealers and financial advisors pay a steep penalty for failing to keep up with digital trends.

In a bull market's later stages, some types of investments work better than others. Find out which ones they are.

The two advisors generated about $1.5 million in annual revenue, according to the No. 3 IBD.

One strategy for clients to continue their philanthropic work and reduce their bill is to bunch multiple years of donations into one with a donor-advised fund.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Men and women who work in accounting say there’s a low prevalence of sexual harassment in the profession; the numbers suggest otherwise.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

The normal mantra these days for Social Security strategy is to delay as long as possible. But some clients would be better off filing early, including those who have high debt or those who do not expect to live on their retirement benefits.

ACG Wealth’s affiliated IBD has also added teams from LPL and Merrill Lynch. Its CEO says the firm is just getting started.

Lottery winnings of retirees will not result in a lower retirement benefit, as the windfall will not be subject to the earnings test.

Clients can bring their effective tax rate below 3% in retirement by using a combination of three strategies.

Women still only account for one-in-nine positions — but clients may benefit from diversity, according to a Morningstar study.

“For progress, we need to make people just the right amount of uncomfortable," says Erika Karp of Cornerstone Capital Group.

At least three dual practices with nearly $1.5 billion in client assets have left since the No. 1 IBD unveiled the new guidelines.

It's a sign the firm is still selectively hiring despite leaving the Broker Protocol last year.

The No. 9 IBD has emerged as one of the major players in a tough recruiting fight after the massive acquisition.