Practice management

The cost of health care for retirees is a cause for concern, if not outright panic, for millions of Americans. But when you comb through the numbers, it’s not always so bad.

Two Merrill Lynch advisors managing $227 million in assets have left to join Wells Fargo Advisors.

Raymond James recruited a former Merrill Lynch executive to head one its newest branch offices.

3 lessons from S&P 500 high-point; Getting a read on mortgage REITs; Tax-free savings for education expenses

Sen. Richard Shelby isn't new to Banking Committee leadership, but he would face a crucial ticking clock if he returns as chairman of the panel next year.

Most advisors won't get the price they want from selling their practices -- and don't really want to sell anyway, one study finds.

In trying to find new young clients, many advisors are turning to online platforms. But that is not the only track to success.

Wells Fargo advisor tries unsuccessfully to convince his elderly client that he hadn't won a $5 million lottery and that the whole thing was really a scam.

What to do with an old 401(k) when changing jobs; Why it's so difficult to raise kids and save for retirement; 3 things to know about your 401(k)'s escape hatch

While one prominent advisor calls the board's demand 'woefully overreaching,' a securities lawyer calls it a 'good, aggressive' tactic.

Should older clients' portfolios be adjusted more quickly to bring equity allocations to their desired level? New research says yes.

Regional firm Benjamin F. Edwards picked up a Wells Fargo advisor team.

Wells Fargo's elite Abbot Downing unit is adding a senior consultant to the team overseeing client education programs for ultrawealthy clients.

Municipal bond broker-dealer groups have spent nearly $5 million trying to influence federal lawmakers in recent months, using in-house lobbyists as well as outside firms and campaign contributions to promote their positions on securities laws, tax reform, and regulation.

Is it ever smart to tap retirement accounts early?; A 401(k) rollover checklist; 5 reasons why you shouldn't retire at 62

Use these ideas to quickly bring new staff up to speed on a firm's values, tools and culture.

Nobody wants to think about the prospect of failing mental capability, but it's an issue that clients need to address if they're to be fully prepared for retirement.

Wealth management firms are positioning themselves to meet rising demand from millennial investors who want to better align their investments with their values.

Most advisors target pre-retiree clients, but it is possible to build a thriving practice in the retirement income planning market even after clients stop working.

Beware of 'pension predators' promising cash; Challenges of extending your career after retirement; What's missing from your Social Security statement?