Practice

Failing to plan for the extra free time in their lives, as well as collecting Social Security too soon are just two regrets; Plus, a critical pension decision at retirement.

After a death, identify and record the allowable partial steps-ups in cost basis of assets.

The bank channel, long regarded as a minor league to the glitzier and higher-paying wirehouses and RIAs, is on the verge of taking a major-league step ahead.

Here’s how RIAs can plan, cultivate and grow the next generation of talent.

After a death, identify and record the allowable partial steps-ups in cost basis of assets.

Planners who work in teams attract more affluent clients, mange more money and produce more revenue, report shows.

Munis are a great option for high-income taxpayers, but be mindful of the AMT.

Often under-used, HSAs can be a powerful tool for clients.

Avoid viewing millennials as a monolithic group. Consider parsing them into subgroups such as affluent, homebuyers, entrepreneurs and savers. The smarter move may be removing the age bracket blinders entirely.

The independent advisory world is a fragmented industry, which is not conducive for advocacy in policy-making.