Wealth management

Hanson McClain and Simply Money plan to leverage complementary traditional and social marketing skills in bid to build national planning firm.

Tax-free withdrawals could outweigh an employer's match if early withdrawals are made for expenses like health care.

New digital currencies are subject to little or no regulation, the investor protection watchdog cautions.

Known for his advocacy for planning at all income levels, Paré wants the FPA to expand its membership to 24,000 and beyond.

Critics say the practice of using non-attorneys, some with criminal records, to represent investors often makes their problems worse. Advocates say it's cheaper.

The online tool, created by the advocacy organization and state regulators, suggests tough questions for the hiring process.

Retirees should stick to their strategies and diversify their portfolios with various sources of income.

Tim Buckley has to navigate the perils of passive-investing dominance.

The funded ratio for defined benefit plans at Fortune 1,000 firms rose to 83% at the end of 2017, a new report says.

Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Morgan Stanley all lost talent in 2017.

The group, which oversaw approximately $300 million in client assets, joined the firm's independent broker-dealer.

Independent Financial Group has grabbed 14 practices with 44 advisors from NPH firms since the LPL deal.

The two broker-dealers have a new owner eager to grow the businesses considerably.

This year, digital wealth management will shift to goal-driven advice that is instantly accessible and always personalized.

For the first time, fund managers must disclose a breakdown of their fees to banks, insurers and other distributors.

The drastic changes are shaking up the status quo of estate planning. Here’s how financial planners need to change their approach.

Bronfman Rothschild head Neal Simon faces long odds in Maryland race.

CEO Greg Friedman says the popular CRM will stay client-focused under new ownership.

Private events can have a strong impact on the success of your practice, but these organized events are often overlooked or handled badly by many advisors.

The estate of Michael Jackson looks to have escaped a possibly hefty penalty for allegedly undervaluing the late singer’s assets.