Financial planning

Legal experts explain what made an advisor's arbitration victory against Morgan Stanley an unusual victory.

"He confessed that he had never invested my money. ... He had been lying to me all along," alleges a relative of the ex-advisor named in an SEC complaint.

How your client can avoid capital gains tax on stocks and lower their tax bills.

The firm beefs up its Salt Lake City presence toward the end of a year that's seen a doubling of both advisors and assets.

Nearly 97% of respondents said they were very or somewhat knowledgeable about saving for retirement, but just 20% passed a test to prove it; Plus, strategies to increase retirement income.

ARCP filed the suit after RCS didn't complete an agreed purchase of shares in Cole Capital Partners and Cole Capital Advisors.

Use these practice management approaches to give yourself an edge over the competition and help you attract ideal clients for years to come.

Clients of advisors who custody with Fidelity will have free access to LearnVest's "financial wellness" educational content.

Calling it a good investment, Northwestern Mutual completed its $2.7 billion sale of asset manager Russell Investments to the London Stock Exchange Group after 15 years of ownership.

When Debra Wetherby started her investment advisory firm in 1990, she was 32, just married and had less than $50,000 of capital.

It's impossible to put clients first if advisors offer subpar advice, or ignore the government program altogether.

Some retirees regret past decisions based on greed, others for tinkering too much with their portfolios or keeping too much cash on hand; Plus, how to max out Social Security benefits.

A new UBS/Wealth-X report reveals where the ultrahigh-net live, how they made their money and what they need now.

The industry regulator closes the comment period for its controversial data-reporting initiative as brokerage trade groups warn of privacy concerns and compliance costs.

Conventional wisdom says investors should reduce equities in their portfolios as they age, but a study takes a contrary view; Plus, more information doesn't necessarily make for better investment decisions.

Tax benefits for individuals and small businesses that expired in 2013 could have an impact on as many as one in six taxpayers, according to a new analysis.

2 advisor teams, Foran Financial Group and Sweatt & Walters, leave for Raymond James Financial Services.

This is it, our signature ranking of the top 50 financial advisors in the bank channel.

Retirees should consider downsizing their homes before taking a reverse mortgage; Plus, the only time when retirees should use retirement funds for something other than retirement.

This is it, our signature ranking of the top 50 financial advisors in the bank channel.