How does an advisor plan for the client who wants to work in retirement? Such a plan can improve the retirement outlook, but the pitfalls include unrealistic expectations.

President Donald J. Trump has vowed to ease or get rid of regulations across the business world. So why are government agencies ramping up investigations of registered investment advisors?

The annual rate of retirement health care costs is growing (5.47 percent) at double the annual growth rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, a new study finds. What can clients do to prepare?

Deciding when to take Social Security benefits can be one of the most important decisions an advisor helps a client to make.

If you’re going for the dividend route, which of the two primary dividend strategies is best: dividend growth, or dividend yield? Investment gurus are casting a vote for growth.

Investors should diversify their holdings across top-performing emerging markets, experts say. But take care to be wary of volatility and invest with some trepidation.

While financial advisory fees have undergone some compression, they remain surprisingly robust in mid-2017 and should stay that way for the foreseeable future, a new paper predicts.

The fiduciary rule is in partial effect, but clients might be asking questions related to it.

New studies show more women taking on the role of financial breadwinner. Data also shows women unprepared to inherit wealth or pass their own wealth on to loved ones. An opportunity for advisors?

If President Donald J. Trump gets his way on taxes, the traditional mortgage interest tax deduction would change dramatically. But would it depress home ownership? Advisors might have to recommend renting.

New FINRA notice requires broker-dealers to keep records of any text message correspondence, and take responsibility for any links or shares to third-party content providers.

Clients tend to get more enthusiastic and emotional about investing when the stock market is bullish, analysts say. Advisors can do well to keep clients on an even keel while those emotions run high.

Small caps have had a rough 2017 to date, but analysts point to several factors that could spur a rebound — among them, tax reform, interest rates and regulation reform. Investors should steer clear for now.

With 100,000 brokers retiring in the next ten years, and half the industry talent age 55 or higher, according to a new report, some in the financial services industry are trying to recruit much younger advisors.

A persistent financial advisor can be a client’s best friend when it comes to estate planning. A crucial activity that many clients put off, estate planning requires strong communication and family buy-in, experts say.

Cash-flow analysis is a critical component of the comprehensive financial planning process so clients have an accurate picture of what they are spending. Yet few advisors are doing it. Why not?

A new survey highlights the gap between what Americans say they want to retire and what actions they are taking to meet that lofty goal. Younger people need to commit to saving for retirement, one advisor says.

New survey data finds that roughly two-thirds of investors say they really want good, conflict-free fiduciary advice, yet few are willing to pay extra for it. Can advisors respond to the challenge?

Investor alert: Gold has a good chance of rising under Trump because gold tends to rise in the first year of new presidents, especially those with controversial new spending plans.

A 2016 study from Go Banking Rates says 69 percent of U.S. adults have less than $1,000 in savings. What can advisors do to get clients committed to an emergency fund?

Registered investment advisors are at a crossroads, with technology putting pressure on advisors to adapt or die, some analysts say.

How can you help young clients prepare for the birth of a child? Through a comprehensive family plan that is heavy on saving for the future.

Eighty-five percent of financial advisors in a nationwide survey by Putnam Investments said they use social media in their practices today. The reason is a good one: more (and younger) clients.

With a potentially turbulent 2017 on the horizon, advisors can use all the help they can get. Our Brian O’Connell presents five reliable books advisors should consider reading to stay on top of their game.

Planning ahead and finding the right mix of risk and return are two keys to executing a strong college savings plan, one analyst said.

Advisors who perform pro bono services for low-income clients receive great experience and satisfaction, reports a nonprofit group that organizes campaigns to bring financial advice to poorer areas.

Would you be surprised to learn their health tops the list of keys to a fulfilling life for high-net-worth investors? Advisors need to learn what makes HNW investors tick in order to earn their business.

If the Fed raises interest rates today, as expected, what will it mean for the bull market? What about other factors such as mortgage rates and bond yields? Analysts say the bulls are running and they won’t slow down.

Focus on compliance systems a must, financial services’ analysts say, with government regulations expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Advisors are very familiar with clients who ignore their retirement plan in favor of socking away money in a college fund. Here’s how to help clients see the light.

The Department of Labor fiduciary rule is going to have a major impact on overhead costs and, eventually, client fees, say financial industry insiders. How will advisors evolve?

Will the run of states legalizing marijuana use make it a trendy focus for investment? Experts disagree on the future prospects of cannabis investing.

Did the Brexit vote have the detrimental impact on the U.K. economy that naysayers predicted? Hardly, analysts say. In fact, advisors might want to consider Great Britain as a foreign landing spot for their client’s portfolio.

Becoming a media expert can help provide financial advisors with substantial business opportunities. How does one go about doing it? We have the answers.

Clients might know that they can get more money by waiting on collecting Social Security, but do they know that if could be a difference of nearly $100,000 if they live to 83?

Changes in federal law open an opportunity for advisors to help families with one of their top financial priorities.

Pricing financial services and advice based on the client’s total assets under management is an antiquated model that isn’t resonating with millennials, experts say.

Financial advisors looking for a path away from negative rates for client retirement portfolios need to get creative, says legendary bond trader Bill Gross.

We all know that the savings rate is abysmal, so what about making it a game?

David Macknin has been asking around about how financial service companies view, and handle, the burgeoning threat of cyber-theft. Apparently,…

Rising longevity and health costs cry out for more Medigap coverage.

The Phil Mickelson case shows that sometimes a good, healthy fund is a better choice than a big play on a “sure-fire” tip.

Consumers might be open to finding their financial soul-mate on a match-making site, but advisors might swipe left on the idea.

Some studies cast doubt on the wisdom of using the popular funds. … And some advisors tend to agree.

Marijuana is selling like pot-laced hotcakes, so investing in a cannabis exchange might make a lot of sense.

Thirty-three percent of financial advisors are expected to retire over the next decade. Analysts say the transition phase will allow financial firms to train the next generation of advisors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to add another 100 compliance inspectors this year.

Although it’s never a good idea to argue politics with clients, advisors can gain valuable insight by understanding their clients’ political leanings.