Financial planning

Signs of potential cognitive decline among elderly clients warrant immediate and concrete action from advisors.

Forty-four percent of workers receiving over $75,000 yearly fail to save for retirement because of their spending on lifestyle purchases; Plus, tips on drawing down retirement funds.

Signs of potential cognitive decline among elderly clients warrant immediate and concrete action from advisors.

King Financial Network president says the team went private for better accessibility and technology.

To save clients money, demonstrate their value and perhaps fight off robo competition, advisors can use these strategies to reduce clients' investment taxes.

The job offer from a commercial landscaper came "out of left field," says Dan Krems.

Forget about their growing accounts -- that's just one of the reasons Gen Y is a wothy crowd to pursue, say young planners who target this market.

Which banks and TPMs have the most top advisors?

Financial advice sometimes includes relationship guidance. Here are a few strategies I use when talking to clients about prenuptial agreements.

A look at the best pay for the $600,000 producers across the wirehouse and regional broker-dealers.

Public hearings begin on Aug. 10 and comments may stretch beyond four months.

"Clients balk at giving even a close relative a POA that is immediately effective, (but) really, if you are going to trust someone with your finances when you’re incapacitated, you should be able to trust them when you know what’s going on."

Investigating potential elder abuse can be tricky, particularly when dealing with a long-time client who might be suffering from cognitive impairment.

Gen Xers are more pessimistic than baby boomers about their retirement prospects; Plus, the surprising new company benefit that's helping Americans retire.

Tax advice focuses on reducing adjusted gross income, accelerating and decelerating income and other strategies.

Planners learn strategies for guiding soldiers and veterans on unique financial challenges.

Whether they like it or not, RIAs must pay careful attention to their firms' compliance practices. Here are 23 important guidelines to follow.

Key to the hire was ex-Fortigent CIO Scott Welch's strong relationships with many of the country's top RIA wealth managers.

The vast majority of Americans cannot afford to send their children to college, finds Edward Jones' fourth annual 529 Plan Awareness Survey. Here's how to help your clients.

Independent advisors are bucking the broader trend and going to work for wirehouses and regional firms, ditching managerial tasks for simplicity and payoff.