Practice management

Despite their smaller size, these boutique IBDs outperform on several desirable metrics.

The financial services industry and others are seeking better metrics for analyzing the economic impact of the regulatory reform law, with some saying it is hampering the recovery and having other unintended effects.

Fiduciary issues should supersede discussion of fee-only, says CFP Board's Ray Ferrara says.

Raymond James has lured away two advisors managing $100 million in client assets from UBS.

The banking industry is pushing back against a plan released this week by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to publicize more details about consumers' individual complaints about financial companies.

Rep. Spencer Bachus (Ala.) is the first Republican in Congress to endorse the Investment Adviser Examination Improvement Act.

Tax planning comes in many forms for retirees; Habits of successful retirement savers; Saving for the future while enjoying life now

Daugs fraudulently misused client assets "to make loans to himself to buy a luxury vacation home and refinance a rare vintage automobile," according to the SEC.

Bank of America hasn't budged from an offer to pay about $13 billion to settle federal and state probes of mortgage-backed bond sales, increasing the likelihood that prosecutors will sue the bank, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

Figuring out your real cost of living; Investing like Warren Buffett; Why clients ignore most of your advice

A Morgan Stanley team that managed over $650 million has gone independent using a new consultant.

Raoul Weil, a former top UBS AG banker facing trial in Florida on charges of helping Americans evade taxes, asked a judge to allow defense witnesses outside the country to testify by video because they fear retaliation if they come to the U.S.

American International Group will get at least $650 million in a settlement with Bank of America as the second-biggest U.S. bank seeks to end liability for faulty mortgages.

What clients can do if they run out of money; Game changers in retirement planning; Advisors offer dos and don'ts with 401(k) plans

Benjamin F. Edwards grabbed nearly a dozen advisors and opened offices in three states.

A Morgan Stanley advisor with $200 million in assets under management has rejoined Merrill Lynch.

The oft-cited line that the top 1% of U.S. households lay claim to 30% of all wealth is probably an understatement, according to a European Central Bank working paper.

Social security strategy is situational; Delaying Medicare benefits will cost you; Don't set and forget withdrawal rates

Many firm founders are deciding that their legacies don't need to be enshrined in their firms' names.

The American College has redesigned its Chartered Financial Consultant designation coursework to add a focus on real-world client issues like divorce, LGBT families, retirement income and behavioral finance.