Financial planning

Aiming at a new professional certification, the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard published a draft of best practices for fiduciaries, seeking to help investors distinguish between "product sellers and advice givers."

Large data pulls required in stepped-up SEC exam are not related to ongoing troubles at Girard parent RCS Capital or American Realty Capital, CEO says.

If financial firms are serious about incorporating gender and ethnic diversity into their leadership teams, they need to encourage women to apply for promotions and implement more flexible work schedules.

Some RIAs who claim to be for sale "have no intention of selling," said United Capital's Matt Brinker. "They like the dance."

The National Football League season should remind retirement investors that luck also has a part in investing success aside from the years of preparation and good decisions; Plus, weighing the pros and cons of long-term-care coverage.

Next-generation advisors, next-gen clients and next-gen technology are at the heart of TD Ameritrade's newest programs for advisors.

Advisory firms are finally starting to provide a better experience for tech-savvy clients. Tamarac's new app is a step in the right direction.

Latest setback for Schorsch's financial empire as accounting firm steps aside.

Algarve, Portugal, Cuenca, Ecuador, and George Town, Malaysia, are among the 10 places in world where American retirees can get the most for their money; Plus, why investors should think twice before choosing a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k).

Ameriprise Financial reported 33% year-over-year growth in wealth management profits.

The steep rise in long-term care insurance rates won't affect many advisors' commitment to using them for clients, experts say.

Advisors must be aware of the basics of protecting their more vulnerable elderly clients. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Change is coming and certain new technology trends will play a significant role for planners.

A pair of sessions at the FSI OneVoice conference focused on recruiting and retention challenges facing IBDs, many of which center on hybrid or dually registered RIAs who are edging toward greater independence.

Retirees need to carefully consider using robo investment advisors, which could put their investments at risk in the coming years; Plus, what Medicare costs in 2015 and what's covered.

If the buck keeps rising, which investment tactics will offer the highest payoff for clients?

The American Institute of CPAs has written to some of the top tax lawmakers in Congress asking them to grant relief to taxpayers in appropriate situations when they miss a statutory deadline or make an error in choosing an election.

One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most prominent independent wealth management firms is selling a majority equity interest.

The beginning of the year is a great time to handle many estate planning tasks. Use this to-do list with clients to give their plans a review and update.

"The prospects for organic growth for RIAs and IBDs have never been greater. We expect to see more lift-out and advisors turning independent activity in 2015," says Liz Nesvold, managing partner of New York-based investment banker Silver Lane.