The model they want to follow creates an exchange-traded fund as one of the share classes of a mutual fund, a move that ports the famous tax efficiency of the younger structure to the older vehicle.

The massive law filled in some important answers for financial advisors and tax pros' many questions coming into the year. Here's a roundup of FP's coverage.

Compliance and former SEC lawyers say remaining industry regulators will prioritize preventing imminent investor harm while putting off some paperwork and routine tasks.

Co-founded by four Orion veterans, new wealthtech startup Hamachi.ai seeks to embed AI-powered compliance into client communications.

Francisco Gil tried to claim his status as an independent contractor entitled him to tax deductions for travel, meals and marketing expenses. The IRS and a federal judge said he was in fact an employee.

A government shutdown disrupts federal agencies and markets. Here's what advisors need to know to guide clients through the uncertainty.

Merrill had sought a temporary restraining order to prevent members of a large Atlanta-based team who left last week from soliciting former clients for their new firm.

The Treasury and the IRS issued guidance on qualified OZ investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Also this month in our disciplinary digest, a now-barred 'problem broker' for Stifel lands his former firm another hefty settlement, and an advisor is accused of fraud for trying to poach clients from his old firm.

In a lengthy court reply, advisors who left Merrill this week to form an RIA with Dynasty Financial Partners accuse Merrill of "bad faith" for putting them on administrative leave and failing to reinvest in their business.

One of the most lucrative tax breaks corporate America won in Trump's economic legislation is hitting a roadblock in a minimum tax Congress set three years ago.

Merrill accuses industry rivals of conspiring with a group of former employees to remove confidential client information and trade secrets for the formation of a new RIA.

The new tax law won't completely eliminate the complicated tax incentives for food on the job, but experts suggest businesses may change up their menus.

The regulator's Investor Advisory Committee said policymakers could abandon asset and income thresholds for determining who can put money into private markets and instead adopt a "sophistication" standard.

The proposed regulations on the "no tax on tips" provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act outline which jobs and tips would be eligible.

Senate and House Democrats proposed a bill to ensure billionaires pay a "fair share" of taxes, without actually raising their tax rate under current law, while Republicans advanced legislation pertaining to the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court.

The latest revision to state regulators' guidelines for non-traded real estate investment trusts could change who can invest and how advisors can recommend the products to clients.

Attorneys and other compliance experts say it's important that financial advisors greet any type of negative feedback with a thoughtful response — especially if it could turn into a legal matter.

After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was killed, some workers found out the hard way that personal social posts had professional consequences. Experts say the time for firms to strengthen policies is now.

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury issued final regulations on the new Roth catch-up contribution rule from the SECURE 2.0 Act.