Financial planning

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.

The more portfolio managers invest in their own funds the better, according to a recent Morningstar study.

How to find and understand the three website metrics advisors should care about.

Victims of identity theft are continuing to experience long delays and errors in receiving their tax refunds, according to a new report.

If you’re scared of an audit by the IRS, there’s less to fear these days. New data show that budget cuts at the IRS mean the agency is investigating fewer wealthy taxpayers.

Clients who want bigger investment returns can supplement their target-date funds by directing 40% of their assets to small-cap value stocks; Plus, why investors will need less money for retirement than they think.

The proposed consolidated database would bring together BrokerCheck and IAPD and include data on unregistered financial professionals across the industry.

The IRS plans to take further steps to discourage taxpayers from exceeding the limits on contributions to individual retirement accounts within a single year.

Overall client satisfaction with investment firms held steady, but the J.D. Power report identified at least one missed opportunity for advisors.

Nine smart things to do with a client's refund;Plus, reorganizing a client's portfolio to reduce fees, taxes.

Once known just for CRM, the company has since built out a broader cloud-based suite of tools. Joel Bruckenstein checks out the new offering.