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Merrill Lynch's Stephen Stabile and others are using behavioral finance tools to make better plans for clients.

These certificants are multiplying — and so is their revenue.

Planners need to understand the needs and goals of athletes, and parlay those insights into a plan.

"I have a terminal illness." "My daughter is in rehab." How planners can respond to disturbing comments or questions.

It may not be sexy, but thoroughly reviewing a client’s estimated income and expenses is key, says contributor Paul Norr.

See which independent broker-dealers generated the most revenue from fee-based accounts.

These firms grabbed the top spot when it came to rapid growth.

Median operating profit declined more than 6 percentage points in 2015.

Experts break down exit strategy options and what advisers should and shouldn't do.

Winnie Sun, of Sun Group Wealth Partners, and Paul Rand, of The Rand Group, break down the obstacles and advantages of making the switch.