Financial planning

Stockholders lose out, bondholders to control company.

The government's myRA plan isn't enough to fix the retirement system, says an economics professor; Plus, Social Security options for single seniors.

It’s not easy being one of the largest RIA firms in the nation. The leaders are doing everything it takes to lure the right talent, grow their practices and remain truly independent.

The executives decided to leverage their skills in their own areas of expertise.

Scott Upham of Cribstone Capital has found a niche in helping families maintain shared real estate.

Planners need to understand some of the functions that might be included in a modern trust.

Creating a performance management process will help firms get the most from staff members.

Advisors can help clients and their survivors by helping plan out funeral services.

A study of 89 years of returns produces surprising insights about holding a portfolio for a very long time.

Advisors can help clients avoid overpaying on taxes by reversing Roth IRA conversions when portfolios fall.

RIAs forge ahead while fighting pressures to grow in ways that might threaten their independence.

Clients should not lose sleep over health care expenses after they retire as they can sign up for Medicare Parts A, B and D to cover hospital visits, doctor services and outpatient care and prescription drugs; Plus, essential money lessons for retirees.

FINRA's system for ensuring the integrity of advisors’ BrokerCheck records is broken but can be fixed, securities lawyers and other experts say.

Despite a ban, firms still offer clients money to not fight brokers' bids to purge their public records, lawyers say.

The biggest U.S. investors suggest caution on bond returns as the Fed raises rates

How donor-advised funds can help charitable gifts, including those from Roth IRAs, work harder for your client.

Contrary to what some experts say, the U.S. is unlikely to experience a retirement crisis as data show that Americans have considerable savings for their golden years; Plus, the best way to donate to charity from an IRA.

Two planners were barred from the industry for allegedly employing "deceptive, fraudulent and manipulative devices and schemes," while another had converted, or taken, funds from a client's estate and trust.

A glimpse into the future? Almost half of survey respondents 55 to 64 say they never use social media. In contrast, 100% of advisors 24 and under use the tool.

Clients may consider including bitcoin as an alternative investment in their retirement portfolios, especially if they can manage the risks involved; Plus, why a qualified longevity annuity contract within an IRA or a 401(k) plan is a good option for clients.