Using dollar cost averaging within annuities can build clients' confidence about investing in the market.
Even if clients aren't paying too much for life insurance, being the first to talk to them about the costs can start the trust-building process.
Agency says Clifton Stanley and his company also defrauded seniors of $1.4 million.
Now that Trust Company of America is part of the discount broker, RIAs hope that E*Trade will send clients looking for financial advice their way.
Some lawmakers are warming to the notion of using annuities to help solve the nation's retirement crisis
$9.5-billion Independent Financial Partners to jump ship, create its own broker-dealer.
U.S. authorities investigating whether unit inappropriately sold clients in-house investments.
Firms's advisory arms settle with SEC over breaching fiduciary duty and failing to disclose conflicts.
Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab all seeing increases in grants through DAF accounts
'Ike' Ikokwu also must pay $80,000 civil penalties and repay $65,000 to investors.
In some cases, dependent children are eligible for Social Security based on their retired, disabled or deceased grandparent's benefits.
From market volatility to rising rates, financial pros share their insights on how to calm nervous clients.
Family concedes award is 'legally indefensible'; bank says it 'acted in good faith.'
Study shows risks and rewards of market timing are more costly than you may think.
Top-tier service costs $3,700 a month
Class-action lawsuit against Edward Jones reflects concern over shifting clients from commission- to fee-based accounts.
Court agrees with university that offering many investment options is not a violation of ERISA.
Finra said Laura Shean took $124,000 from a customer's brokerage account to make six payments to the IRS.
Water scarcity is a pressing issue across the globe. Investing in companies that address these issues can help solve critical problems while also providing attractive investment opportunities.
Maryland senator pulls provision requiring such duty from bill, Nevada's time line for regulation remains uncertain.
