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Charitable remainder annuity trusts can be helpful, but advisors should be careful to follow new guidance issued by the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department.

SEC data compiled by Paithos Research suggests that the massive growth of RIAs looks much different when compared to their small net new clients.

An overlooked section lets defined contribution plan participants use funds to pay LTC premiums without early-withdrawal penalties.

By coordinating with a client's other financial professionals, such as lawyers and accountants, financial advisors have the potential to deliver even more value.

Summer meetings might pose a scheduling challenge, but financial advisors could help clients avoid costly mistakes by guiding them away from the common bias in a midyear meeting.

Industry lawyers and recruiters share the key steps bank-based advisors can take to avoid litigation or lower legal exposure when moving clients to a new firm.

Advisors share the types of financial infidelity and secrecy they have seen in couples, and how they approached the money misbehavior.

In a Q&A, Horizon Financial Group CEO Pete Bush explains why he adapted one of his favorite books to the financial advising profession.

Ultrawealthy clients looking to reduce taxable estates might consider spousal lifetime access trusts, but too-similar dual trusts can backfire.

In vitro fertilization, sperm donation and other reproductive techniques can lead to legal and financial risk. Here's how to help clients avoid exposure.