Financial planning

The glitch's impact is widespread. Prudential, for instance, says 40 of its more than 60 funds were affected.

Historically private on recruiting specifics, LPL hopes to attract new advisors by publishing names of advisors who've just joined.

Originally a small group of female financial professionals, the firm's annual event for women advisors expects more than 260 participants.

Investment costs, including inflation, can put a heavier dent on retirement income than many clients realize; Plus, can downsizing save a client's retirement?

In a rapid market downturn, advisors have to suss out the motivation for wanting to sell, while remembering that, ultimately, a client's decision prevails.

How advisors can minimize the impact of the recent market slide for their clients. Plus, learn how Social Security spousal benefits can increase your client's taxes.

"BlackRock is potentially a very powerful partner for advisors," says Sean McDermott, Corporate Insight analyst.

The new recruits had an annual production of $2 million.

RIAs can be an easy entry point for organizations looking to move dirty money and avoid other financial entities that have formal AML procedures in place, says FinCEN.

Which firms on the S&P 500 have the most cash on hand?

Equity allocations are generally higher than years past even for retirees, but some clients are still overexposed to stocks; Plus, the idea of privatizing Social Security is being suggested again by some.

The giant asset management company said it was acquiring robo advisor FutureAdvisor.

Robo advisors say they managed the downturn with little pressure from clients. Some in the industry wonder if that was a good thing.

Advisors' best planning skills will go to waste if they can't win over clients.

Risk assessment and rebalancing are especially important when the market goes on wild swings; Plus, how clients can benefit from the market correction.

Salesforce launched a new platform to help advisors work more efficiently as the cloud computing giant pushes forward with ambitious plans to alter the RIA tech space.

Volatile times can be scary, but clients may be more prepared than they think they are -- helping them realize that will make riding out the tough times a lot easier, columnist Jonathan Clements says.

Focus Financial Partners' Chris Dupuy, a former Merrill Lynch executive, talks recruiting, breakaways and why he tells some advisors that independence isn't for them.

Advisors can still get through to clients "gripped with anxiety which affects their ability to think clearly," consultant Eric Weiner says.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Doesn't mean we like it. It wasn't a great start to my week, I can tell you that," says Scott Tiras, an independent advisor affiliated with Ameriprise.