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Retirement plans may decline to offer delayed RMDs, plan loans, stretch and hardship distributions and a host of other legally sanctioned tax maneuvers.

The No. 1 IBD’s efforts display opportunity amid the shortcomings of an industry still lacking measurable data from some of its largest firms.

Firms can expect scrutiny of their compliance with the regulator's Custody Rule, compensation and account placement.

Since the financial crisis, many managers pivoted from making money to playing defense.

The last government shutdown highlighted how many Americans ignore basic planning lessons.

Clients can avoid tax liability on their capital gains by donating securities that have appreciated in value, an expert says.

With prices plateauing, the time to purchase a home could be now.

Retirees who opt to file at a much later date can earn delayed retirement credits that could boost their benefits by as much as 32%.

One of the two new hires is an industry veteran of 34 years.

Thomas Buck misled clients in order to charge them excessive commissions, according to federal prosecutors.