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HighTower adds a group led by one of On Wall Street's Top 40 Advisors Under 40.

More Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a measure that would increase Social Security benefits and raise payroll taxes to address the program's financial woes; Plus, how retirees can reduce their RMDs with a Roth conversion.

The billions firms spend on technology are weighted too heavily toward infrastructure, Aite Group says, and not enough on client-facing upgrades instead.

A 33-year industry veteran heads the three-member group.

Every day you delay is a day you are intentionally failing to comply with the rules.

The newest generation of up-and-coming investors will cause a paradigm shift in the development and delivery of services and products to meet their unique needs. Is your firm ready?

The firm recruited three advisors to its employee and independent channels from rivals Edward Jones, Wells Fargo and MetLife Securities.

Some advisors are hesitant to recommend a conversion for high-net-worth clients since President Obama supports changes to key features of Roth IRAs; Plus, can Social Security benefits increase after age 66?

Soon after launching, personal finance celebrity Dave Ramsey's EveryDollar budgeting app skyrocketed into the Apple App Store’s top 5 financial apps. But is it because the app is well-designed or because of his celebrity status?

A father-and-son team from Janney Montgomery Scott joined the wirehouse.

When it comes to actual dealmaking, using multiples is a dangerous and irresponsible way to value RIAs.

Contrary to so much that has been written and said about the rise of the machines and the demise of human financial advice, the need and demand for personal, face-to-face, human advice will remain. Here's why.

If you want to turn site visitors into clients, here are four things to keep in mind.

A client who earns a higher income than her spouse is advised to file for benefits before reaching full retirement age so her husband can begin getting a spousal benefit.

Dwight Freeney, who played with the San Diego Chargers last season, claims the bank set him up with an unqualified private banker and her "notorious financial predator" boyfriend, according to court documents.

The two advisors were banished from the industry late last month for allegedly stealing money from customers, joining nine others who have been barred by FINRA so far this year.

The wirehouse landed five recruits from Stifel, Morgan Stanley and RBC.

A former Swiss asset manager pleaded guilty to helping U.S. clients hide millions of dollars in offshore accounts and avoid paying federal income taxes.

The SEC furthered its investigation into whether senior asset-management executives at JPMorgan Chase developed a policy of improperly steering clients into investments for the firm’s own financial gain.

Professionals like doctors and lawyers often face extra-high debt loads, special needs and an array of tough choices. Here are a few repayment strategies that your clients should consider.