Financial planning

The robo wave is forcing flesh and blood advisors to improve their digital presence and that has fintech companies like Oranj rushing to fill the void.

Third-party marketing firms are aiming to grow their businesses by building out investment programs with banks and credit unions they currently have as clients as well as finding new financial institutions to serve. Here are the firms with the most clients.

Big producers are increasingly breaking recruitment records. Here's the latest, so far.

Retirees are breaking tradition and leaving their assets to grandchildren instead of their own; Plus tips to avoid taking out a 401(k) loan.

Roll-up firm adds six advisors from the insurer and one more from Hutchinson Financial.

A group of independent financial advisors has moved to LPL’s corporate RIA custodial platform.

One way ETFs are more tax-friendly than mutual funds; Plus, how entrepreneur clients can stop overpaying on taxes, and when AMT doesn't have to mean "assume more tax."

The traditional way of charging clients is rapidly falling by the wayside as advisors seek better options. Don’t get left behind.

Plan sponsors are automatically enrolling newly hired employees, as well as those employees who are eligible but not participating in a retirement plans; Plus, the dos and don'ts for the final years of a client's career.

Still a work in progress, the product will be less "robo" and more expensive than some of its competitors' offerings.

U.S. House Republicans are proposing a 7.7% cut to the IRS budget, setting the boundaries for a budget standoff over the next few months.

The retirement account faces three significant forces that will shape its future: regulatory reform, demographics and expanded coverage. See how they're likely to play out.

For clients who want to benefit from M&A, one option is to invest in sectors that are in the hot areas of activity. Another is to buy ETFs that zero in on the stocks of companies engaged in acquisitions.

Pershing will give advisors digital tools; Capitol One gets in the game with a hybrid robo plan.

Divorce is increasing among people aged 50 and up, which affects lifestyle and financial independence; Plus, 401(k) mistakes to avoid.

It was only the second time in a decade that the funds have shrunk at the start of June, in part because it coincides with a period when investors get paid from maturing debt and interest.

First-quarter annuity sales fell to $52.7 billion, a 6.9% decrease from the previous quarter.

The advisor business has evolved to meet industry innovations and will continue to do so, even with the advance of automated investment advisories.

The lobby group's proposal calls for more disclosure, but does not mandate all material facts be revealed, or that the client truly grasp the pertinent issues, writes Ron Rhoades.

The newly formed team joins the Wells Fargo Advisor Financial Network with over 65 years of combined experience.