Financial planning

Federal authorities for the first time have directly included rollovers and IRAs in their latest fiduciary standard proposal, and that could have a huge impact on firms in a fast-growing and profitable segment of the retirement savings industry.

The rollup's focus on "financial life management" and strong technology offering played roles in the deal, says United Capital Senior VP Matt Brinker.

Does the SEC's proposed budget reveal where the agency will be looking in the coming two years?

The giant IBD's lingering compliance issues should be "all done in 2015," says chairman and CEO Mark Casady.

While some retirees work even after they are financially secure, a full 46% would have retired four years early if they could have afforded it; Plus, cookie cutter solutions won't do.

The giant IBD is focused on recruiting more than acquisitions, says new president Dan Arnold.

Advocates for a new, stricter standard say momentum is on their side, while opponents argue that the rule-making process is too hasty.

As the DoL proposal enters the public comment period, here are two things 401(k) professionals and advisors concerned with how to comply should keep in mind.

Some of the proposed exemptions could be so expansively interpreted that they permit the egregious conduct that bona fide fiduciary standards are designed to constrain.

Texas veteran Leroy Brown Jr. lured in soldiers and veterans with outlandish affinity fraud, according to SEC complaint.

While these documents may seem routine, advisors should check whether clients need to revise existing provisions. Here's what to look for.

The much-anticipated DoL proposal extends a fiduciary standard to thousands of brokers and advisors providing investment advice on retirement accounts without barring certain types of compensation. But details on enforcement are still forthcoming.

Investors are being prompted to ask some tough questions on the value their advisors bring, as well as training and compensation; Plus, how to build a tax-efficient portfolio for clients.

Here are the bank advisors with the biggest percentage increases in revenue and their ranking on our annual BIC Top 50 list.

When Apple releases its smartwatch next week, there will be apps available from at least five banks — and four of them are community banks.

Multifamily office CEO Joe Votava cites work conflicts and family issues in his decision, while critic suggests the Camarda lawsuit is driving off leaders.

Focus begins new international push by adding Montreal firm.

New research finds that advisors can play a critical role in alleviating some of boomers' retirement anxiety -- even if they may underestimate how long it takes to build client trust.

The wirehouse lost the team to HighTower, and a former Wedbush executive jumped to a $2.6 billion RIA. See these and other moves in our latest recruiting roundup.

This type of insurance will not cover a policy holder's expenses for the first 180 days of care, a major concern for those without substantial savings; Plus, how to make the most from a Roth IRA.