Financial planning

Republicans won a sizable victory on Tuesday, retaking the Senate after losing it eight years ago. Banks, too, largely benefited, as an ally of the industry captured a Senate seat in West Virginia, two credit union allies fell and a key Democratic senator squeaked past. Here's how election night played out for banks.

More trouble in the Schorsch empire as its advisory company issues a statement emphasizing that it and ARC are 'two separate and independent public corporations.'

Some clients are tempted to give too much, while others could afford to do much more. Where do advisors draw the line between helpful and intrusive?

Investors should weight the cost of paying debt with savings versus the gains from keeping the money in their retirement account; Plus, how to bolster low retirement savings, and when to consider high-yield funds.

The Pimco Total Return Fund suffered an estimated $27.5 billion of withdrawals in its first full month after the Sept. 26 departure of Bill Gross, its worst month ever for redemptions.

LPL says it has indefinitely suspended sales of investment products sponsored by American Realty Capital and RCS Capital.

Donor-advised funds allow clients to make a single contribution of assets, then dole out the proceeds to multiple charities.

As many of your clients have enjoyed gains in their 401(k) plans from a surging stock market, lower-income workers have lost ground; Plus, how to save on Medicare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission today sanctioned 13 firms for improperly selling Puerto Rico bonds in denominations below a $100,000 minimum denomination set in a $3.5 billion offering earlier this year.

Recent tax laws added complexity—not to mention “sticker shock”—to clients’ tax obligations. But with smart planning, you can alleviate some of the pain.

"In the middle of the night, we received a letter from RCS Capital Corporation purporting to terminate the equity purchase agreement [of Cole Capital]" - statement from American Realty Capital Properties

An independent advisor managing $165 million has joined Ameriprise's employee channel.

Including the next generation in a family's charitable activities helps advisors build a relationship.

The Denver-based association announced Friday that it has grown in 2014 to more than 10,000 members and certificates worldwide.

Workers can better diversify their tax requirements if they hold both Roth and pre-tax accounts; Plus the best way to analyze Social Security benefits.

If you want a better talent pipeline, you should get closer to the institutions minting new CFPs. See how several firms are doing it.

Want some interns or residents of your own? Here are a few issues to keep in mind before the students show up.

Special report card: See the colleges, universities and other institutions training new planners.

We found a few firms that were getting it right on recruiting next-gen planners. Check out their road map.

Veteran CFP professionals are beginning their own retirement at the worst possible time, when more people need their help than ever. Here's how the CFP Board aims to address the problem.