Although the market continues to rally, a possible setback remains likely and retirement investors should be ready for this scenario.

With smaller paychecks and longer life expectancies than men, one strategy includes moving their IRA assets into a Roth to reap the tax advantages.

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.

"With 15,000 financial advisors, it's hard to change financial planning software. It's hard to change the day-to-day stuff," adviser Jim Denholm III says.

The broker now operates from Ameriprise's independent side, according to the company.

Some advisers are actually embracing changes by making the rules work for them.

The four advisers had spent their entire careers at Merrill before making the switch.

The platform provider has inked partnerships with 45 RIAs since 2010 and 10 so far this year.

The latest hires join the regional firm from Wells Fargo and RBC.

Help could be on the way for retirement-age clients asking prickly questions about coverage options.

The new comp plan for its employee channel advisers goes into effect in September.

Seniors who want to relocate in retirement to a different place from what their spouse prefers may opt to maintain two homes.

Concerns about management dragged down job satisfaction ratings in J.D. Power’s annual survey.

Here’s how receiving investments on a stepped-up cost basis can save a client’s inheritance.

Although traditional IRAs offer upfront tax deductions, clients will have to pay taxes later in life when they likely will be in a higher tax bracket.

The firm isn't the only one benefiting from a still strong breakaway movement.

His move is also something of a reunion, as Steward Partners CEO Jim Gold once served as his manager at Smith Barney.

High-earning seniors are advised to carefully plan when they file for Social Security benefits.

Two large RIAs cut ties with HighTower but new hires include a branding strategist who created Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money.'

How one planner’s pro bono work changed how she approached teaching her children about financial matters.