Risk

The decision hinging on the definition of "inventory" in the sale of a highly valuable position in a U.S. partnership resolved a saga that began 16 years ago.

The planning strategies for large individual equity holdings pose tax, investment and behavioral questions for financial advisors and their customers.

This year's election and a potential replacement doctrine with unclear boundaries could ultimately determine the fate of Labor's retirement advice rule.

Former President Trump is disavowing the conservative blueprint, which advocates for radical shifts in regulations and taxes that would reverberate in the industry.

Client discussions about legacy planning, taxes and financial objectives inevitably raise questions that, often enough, only insurance can address.

Should one number have so much influence over asset allocation? Researchers and advisors alike say it's time for the risk score to be reined in.

Relationships with vendors can make or break an advisor's business; FINRA officials and industry experts discuss best practices.

The broker-dealer watchdog is putting the industry on notice about the latest scheme attempting to extract client information.

Authors add that the asset class can still be a welcome source of diversification for investors who can stomach the risk.

The giant insurer fired three financial advisors based on false claims about their specialty insurance consulting business, according to their attorney.