Bill introduced to protect tax advantages for 401(k)s, IRAs and the like
DC plan participants jealous of generous defined-benefit plans, study finds
Ten from firm's top three competitors join in November.
Tax uncertainty over estate and gift tax exemptions fueling surge
Median balances up substantially; savings still inadequate, though
Congress won't act until the new year, planner predicts, then will turn back the clock
U.S. protocol credited with reducing litigation from adviser hiring
Clearing firms used by the independent broker-dealers with the most revenue
Rally in bank stocks pushes share price of Berkshire to 13-month high
Judge grants status in high-profile case; baton handed to Prudential
Corporate bellwether's move to annual lump sum match seen as coming attraction; new planning required
McHenry claims SEC boss' concern about legacy has stalled bi-partisan private placement proposal
Just a week since the acquisition was finalized, RJ announces appointments and promotions
After months of speculation, Regions Financial finally sells Morgan Keegan. The price tag? A whopping $930 million. The buyer? Raymond James.
The back-and-forth touched off by NAPFA's announcement last Tuesday to go all-CFP next year highlights the fact that after decades of discussion and debate, the financial advisory business is still struggling to define itself.
