Financial planning

Seniors who consider living in 55+ communities should determine whether the homes are age-ready and conducive for people with diminished physical activity; plus, how boomers became the disillusioned generation.

Applying for Social Security benefits early doesn't necessarily mean that applicants will receive the benefits early, an advisor explains to 64-year-old widowed client.

Advisor compensation is one of the stickiest problems for firm owners. Ross Lawrence and Greg Hoffman of Hoffman Financial Resources solved it through equity ownership.

Raymond James lost another advisor to Wells Fargo’s IBD, while several Morgan Stanley advisors made the jump to independence.

Do you have enough saved for a stand-alone RIA? EPAN's Ron Briggs challenges advisors on this and other considerations of going independent.

One of the largest firms on the West Coast, Aspiriant expects to continue merging with one to two firms a year.

Asset location in three simple steps, according to Jefferson National’s Thomas Quinn

Global markets from stocks to oil are suffering their worst start to a year since at least 2009 when the financial crisis ended. For a small group of money managers, that's great news.

Voices: Big data is not data for data’s sake. But it is a tool to magnify value for clients — and a more efficient and effective way to work.

Money can be a huge bone of contention in romantic relationships. Here’s how advisors can help client couples manage financial discord.

Attracting and retaining the best people is just one of the vital roles played by HR, says LPL’s Sallie Larsen.

You could tell clients to move to another state to avoid a $1.2M tax bill. Or you could suggest a domestic asset protection trust instead.

Maintaining a special fund for hefty health costs and getting a Medigap policy are just two options to trim costs; Plus, tips for small business owners looking to retire.

With interest rates near record lows, it may be a good time to refinance a mortgage. We asked advisors to tell us about the conversations they're having with clients.

Avoid jumping the gun for the latest and greatest in tech, particularly products pitched for fixing back-office operations.

A look back at the markets may help advisors and their clients decide on whether to choose alternative strategy funds during a stock retreat.

The oldest GenXers are turning 50 this year, and most are north of 35. If they don't have a financial plan yet, here are steps they can take.

T3 Conference attendees wondered about the implications of even more sophisticated digital advice platforms entering the market.

Critics suggest questionnaire-driven automated advice can't completely address client risk tolerance, but technology firms say transparency is the solution.

The commission's barring of one advisor follows similar action by state authorities, indicating that regulators are coordinating their enforcement activities.