Financial planning

Michael Shaw, who left the board amid turmoil over its disciplinary process, could end up working for former investigatory targets with new consulting gig.

After 17 years with LPL, planner says the large B-D's service dropped off.

An estate planning tool that is particularly valuable when rates are low is coming under political pressure.

"This disturbs me to the core," Sheryl Garrett says after FINRA election; new FINRA leader says his views were distorted.

Tapping an IRA to help fund a business may sound like a good idea, but it can end in disaster if clients aren't careful.

This exceptional woman is helping other women transition to better, more financially stable lives.

Why the country's aging population has led U.S. policymakers to seek changes to Medicare 50 years after it was established; Plus, it's never too early – or too late – for your clients to plan for their retirement years and how to fix three retirement-savings flaws.

Savings rates and asset allocations are the key to making retirement accounts last. Here’s an approach that works.

Advisors who are accustomed to serving wealthier clients may wonder how to most effectively assist a middle-class clientele. Here's how to make it work in your practice.

Could talent shortages and old-school compensation plans clip the wealth management industry's wings?

Index funds are surging in popularity, but most advisors continue to favor a blend of active and passive investment strategies.

It’s not just clients; advisors too are anxious that the good times won’t continue.

Security and business continuity concerns must be addressed in service agreements when outsourcing tech operations to a third party.

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A new, free app from T. Rowe Price gives advisors key market intelligence in a modern, scalable and user-friendly way.

The move "is not part of a broader consolidation strategy," Cetera maintains.

How to reap the rewards of municipal bond investments for your clients. Plus, deducting a client's medical expenses for savings.

This newly formed $500M RIA specializes in professional athletes and the corporate elite.

Why the old tricks that many investors once used to gauge retirement allocations no longer apply; Plus, the use of private health plans surge as Medicare and Medicaid turn 50 and tips for a smarter retirement investing strategy.

Clients often resist their advisors when it comes to selling losers in their portfolios – especially when it means a larger tax bill. Here's how to loosen their grip.