The rep used his own money to pay the customer the interest she expected on a brokered certificate of deposit.

As a result of the violations, the firm created deficits in foreign and domestic securities valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, FINRA alleged.

The impact of commoditization, fee compression and consolidation on RIAs in 2018 cannot be understated.

Large wealth managers and banks will spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

Alan J. Foxman looks into his crystal ball and predicts authorities will focus on these key areas.

Caleb Fackrell repeatedly called his behavior “insane” in his testimony, according to transcripts obtained by Financial Planning.

Financial planners report wide demand to learn how to exploit changes in the tax code.

Kestra Financial’s James Poer offers advisors his three predictions for the new year.

The scheme ensnared about 8,400 investors, the regulator says.

Among FINRA’s findings, it said the broker-dealer “unreasonably excluded” some employees who were handling customer accounts from email scrutiny.

"Maybe commissions aren’t so evil after all?"

Geography, occupation and family size will determine whether the bill helps or hurts.

More than 15 similar products have been proposed since 2013. Some applications were withdrawn. Others are in purgatory.

To get in on hot IPOs, a client delivered cash payments to the broker at bars and restaurants, the regulator alleges.

The need to eliminate complexity, boost transparency and create efficiencies is stronger than ever.

The alleged failures stretched over a two year period, according to the regulator.

The proposal includes changes in everything from the corporate tax rate to Obamacare.

Be aware of changes to retirement savings plans and alimony. Here’s what clients and advisors need to know.

The revised GOP tax bill lets investors keep the flexibility to sell whichever shares they want.

Advisors have gotten caught in the crossfire: politicians have errantly assumed that 100% of advisory firm earnings are wage compensation .