Financial planning

LPL has brought six teams on board worth approximately $2.8 billion in combined client assets to its RIA platform since February.

White House reiterates support for controversial fiduciary proposal, outlines new initiatives to expand access to retirement savings plans.

We've reshuffled the deck of our top program managers to show the top teams ranked by production per advisor.

Which independent broker-dealers have the most female advisors?

Ways for clients to aid living costs by earning from their 401(k); Plus, why investing is so complicated and how to make it easier for clients

BB&T's top executives are set to get up to $2.6 million in bonuses if the Susquehanna deal goes well. While viewed as a good way to make sure the deal works out well, some analysts note that M&A already contributes to executive compensation when it boosts earnings per share and return metrics.

The firm teams up with the Wharton School and College of Financial Planning to offer an educational program that improves on the client-relationship experience.

The regional broker picked up a recruit from J.P. Morgan.

Clients can seek tax deductions designed to help this type of situation, as well as assistance from the Medicaid Cash and Counseling program; Plus, 3 habits that are hampering clients' chances of retiring early.

It's not where automated advice stands today, but what it will be five years from now that has industry observers paying attention. Here's what you need to know.

Taking on the clients from a retiring advisor can be a huge boost for business – but successfully doing so is a difficult and time-consuming process.

Paul Reilly calls for more cooperation between regulators and the industry.

The wirehouse picks up recruits from rivals Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and regional brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott.

Aaron Klein, CEO of Riskalyze, sounds off on the Wealthfront-Betterment dispute: “This is a business built on credibility and trust. And you are consistently taking the little bit that you've earned and setting it on fire with these kinds of antics.”

LPL aims to serve retirement plan assets of large RIAs, some of its strongest competitors in non-retirement plan advisory work.

Adam Nash’s pugilistic attitude has generated lots of industry buzz. But it remains to be seen whether his brash strategy will garner Wealthfront more clients.

Asset management trade group appeals for restraint from U.S. and foreign regulators evaluating firms for designation as systemically important institutions.

A five-member group leaves the wirehouse for the super regional's employee channel.

How clients can deduct capital losses the right way and save on their taxes. Plus, four mistakes to avoid with stock options, and investing IRA assets in gold and other precious metals.

How clients who retire early can increase their payout by claiming a spousal benefit; Plus, 12 steps to a stronger 401(k).