Financial planning

For some clients in high-income tax states, incomplete non-grantor trusts may be just the ticket.

Retirees are better off having an immediate annuity than other kinds of annuities, which charge hefty fees and early withdrawal penalties; Plus, 12 common IRA mistakes to avoid.

As Cetera is shopped around by Lazard, the IBD’s advisors say they want to stay with the firm but will leave if they must.

Two new apps are trying to make finance more proactive. But that's a tall order for something perceived as a chore if not a portal into depression.

For some clients in high-income tax states, incomplete non-grantor trusts may be just the ticket.

Wealthfront's CEO predicted automation will soon dominate financial advice; the head of Betterment had advice for regulators.

A new book by advisors for advisors sheds light on transition issues facing firm principals and their successors.

Instead of investing his clients' funds, Michael Donnelly used the money to pay for his own rent, car payments, golf club membership dues and his children’s private school tuition, the SEC said.

After buying the B-D just last year, a major loss is possible as RCS looks to avoid defaulting on its debt, sources say.

They can help reduce the tax drag of required minimum distributions.

Visualization can help clients address imminent risks to their retirement by allowing them to answer questions that contribute to making sound financial decisions; Plus, eight money moves your clients should make before retirement.

Leadership positions at the firm have been filled to balance its recent wave of RIA recruitments.

Europe’s last global banks are caving in to pressure from regulators and preparing to tell investors just how much their aspirations will shrink.

They can help reduce the tax drag of required minimum distributions.

The first piece of advice for elderly clients is one of the most basic--reduce spending; Plus, when should retiring parents have 'the talk' with their children?

If avoiding taxes just attracts the IRS, it defeats the purpose.

If avoiding taxes just attracts the IRS, it defeats the purpose.

Clients with net worth skewed to one stock may need tax-efficient ways to diversify.

Selling assets that are over allocation may generate unwelcome tax.

Female planners can gain an edge in their practice by creating an environment more inviting to clients.