The bill to block a Labor Department rule making it easier for retirement plans to weigh ESG issues in investment decisions passed 50-46, with two Democrats voting with Republicans to pass the measure.
Investors can now buy and sell stocks and fractional shares with zero trading commissions, marking a shift from the company's previous emphasis on the value of passive investing.
There were 562 buy-out contracts last year, 34% higher than the number of sold in 2021 and breaking the previous record set in 2019.
The regulator releases an update to an exam sweep probing how member firms tout themselves on social media.
Brian Mariash, James Lowther and their team will operate as Mariash Lowther Wealth Management in Sarasota, Florida.
LPL's disclosure follows a crackdown by US regulators on financial firms' failure to monitor employee communications on messaging apps.
As an advisor's client base grows, more of their time is spent servicing existing clients, which leaves little time for finding new ones.
A change in cash flow meant it temporarily wasn't worth it to itemize donations of goods and money, a development that provided an unexpected bonus.
Michigan-based Innovia Wealth concentrates on entrepreneurs who are on the brink of striking it rich.
In its arbitration claim, Schwab accused Morgan Stanley and the two brokers who joined Morgan Stanley of violating a non-solicitation agreement.
FutureAdvisor joins a growing roster of robo-advisors that have closed up shop, including RobustWealth and Motif Investing.
Su, who would become the first Asian American Cabinet secretary in Biden’s administration, would replace Marty Walsh.
Irvine, California-based Eric Gallinger is affiliating with LPL through Stratos Wealth Partners.
Some business owners are able to accumulate more retirement savings in the vehicles than in a SEP IRA, and such funds can also become part of a Roth IRA rollover strategy.
An integration with Redtail Speak, a compliant texting service, is just the beginning of the company's plans to bring artificial intelligence into its technology.
Despite fairly aggressive spending plans, the majority of Americans are not feeling too confident about their retirement resources going forward.
For the last six years, Lindsay Hans has headed Merrill's Northeast and Mid Atlantic Divisions. She succeeds Don Plaus, who's retiring.
The annuity sector trade association is advocating for legislation that would mandate retirement plans for small employers that don't have them, as well as bills that would increase the use of annuities.
What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.
The team of eight in Midland, Texas, was brought to Americana by Dynasty Financial Partners.
