Practice management

Lawmakers may eventually prevent heirs from cashing out inherited IRAs over their lifetime. But that could actually be good news for both clients and advisors.

Transferring an IRA asset to a trust is a strategy that provides the beneficiaries protection from creditors and divorce; Plus, what the proposed Medicare 'doc fix' means for seniors.

The partnership will help the bank expand the financial advisory services available to business owners in the New York metro area.

A reality TV episode on a bakery's succession plan hits uncomfortably close to home for a wealth management pro.

The bank channel has improved its image as a career choice for advisors by offering a wider array of investments and easy referrals.

An arbitration panel confirmed that a former advisor will pay back a promissory note to Morgan Stanley - almost 10 years after leaving the firm.

The now-barred advisor stole client funds, and later pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a separate case in which he was accused of defrauding the producers of a Broadway musical.

Knowing the cost of a retirement community is key to making a smart decision, with independent living communities costing $2,520 per year; Plus, the price tag of a bipartisan bill averting Medicare doc fee cuts.

Launching another volley in the fight over a national fiduciary standard, an investor advocate group argues that brokerage firms are misleading investors.

Facing a talent shortage, banks need young advisors more than ever and they're finding them before they even graduate college.

Federal agencies are working on a uniform fiduciary standard, but one NYC official believes states can lead the charge.

Traditional firms must boost their digital wealth management tools or risk being overrun by those that already do.

Pension funds are joining the currency markets to protect their offshore investments and gain from future price changes as the U.S. dollar continues to perform well; Plus, three reasons to use a Roth IRA to save for college.

The trustees of the family claimed that the family matriarch received bad advice from the broker at the firm.

Lessons learned by Laura Banasiewicz when she helped care for her aging father, as well as her husband's parents, gave her a deeper appreciation for issues her clients face.

To better police the advisory industry, the SEC chief seeks additional funding for advisor examinations and to bolster enforcement.

Dream Forward Financial wants to take a bite out of the customer base of traditional plan providers like Fidelity by offering what it says is transparent and cheaper service.

Schwab sought restitution in arbitration after an advisor left its Private Client Group to join Merrill.

Top earners understand that annuities unburden them of some investment risks and give their assets a layer of legal safety from creditors and frivolous lawsuits; Plus, how to assess lump-sum payments of future benefits.

The Minnesota Society of CPAs has compiled a list of red flags that could trigger an audit from the IRS if they apply to your clients' tax returns.