Retirees who have reached the age of 70 1/2 should take required minimum distributions from tax-deferred accounts, while those who are younger should draw from their taxable accounts.

The regulator charged the firm and its owner with fraud in a case centered on commissions and 12b-1 fees.

Nearly two dozen mega teams switched employers, but few went to a wirehouse.

The UBS advisor switched firms before his old employer officially exited the Broker Protocol.

Team of 9 advisors is latest to depart amid transition to LPL.

Financial advisory practices need to take responsibility for setting a positive culture and stopping abuse.

The beleaguered wirehouse has suffered from advisor attrition this year.

With the right steps, clients can reduce their tax liability, as well as new sources of retirement income with different tax treatments,

Advisors say it’s never too early to start saving for college.

The firm also opened a new branch office in Flint, Michigan.

An industry veteran is among the crowd of talent departing firms that have exited the Broker Protocol.

Many deductions are likely to disappear if Congress passes the reform bill into law.

If clients set aside a portion of earnings in a 401(k) or IRA, taxes weren't forgiven, just deferred. They'll still owe money to the IRS at some point.

While clients cannot determine their health care expenses and taxes in retirement, they can improve their prospects by minimizing investment fees and diversifying their portfolios.

Some of the new recruits joined from Morgan Stanley just prior to the firm's Broker Protocol exit.

He is the latest in a string of high-profile men to lose their jobs after accusations of mistreating women.

A recent report provides insights into the regulator's concerns, that include cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and alternative investments.

Small firms are allowed to set up multiple-employer plans, but the government needs to "simplify and rationalize the rules" for these types of plans, says an expert.

The No. 29 IBD has unveiled two significant recruiting moves in the past two months.

Despite Merrill Lynch’s recent decision to stay in the Broker Protocol, Greg Fleming sees a long struggle ahead.