Finra fines former Sterne Agee rep for VA violations
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has suspended a former Stifel, Nicolaus broker, for four months and fined him…
Lebenthal CEO and brother step down
In what may be the closing chapter of the Lebenthal family’s Wall Street saga, Alexandra Lebenthal, the CEO…
How much you need to earn to comfortably afford both college and life
Tuition versus cost of living in the U.S., state by scary state.
Managing income level risks for retired clients
By monitoring where your clients fall on the scale of incremental income level risks, you can help them reduce their taxes by carefully choosing the sources used to meet their cash-flow needs.
How financial advisers can drive more value into their practices
All advisers should be asking themselves, am I operating the most efficiently and effectively?
DOL fiduciary rule provides retirement savers with needed protections
The secretary of Labor should improve the regulation, not repeal it
Guess who’s saving the most: Millennials
Houses and retirement? Not so much – personal freedom tops concerns.
Graduation gift? How about opening a Roth IRA for your client’s daughter?
Cash may still be king, but a number of financial advisers recommend giving something more creative.
How to serve clients during a Trump presidency
Help your clients see that overrating Mr. Trump's impact — for good or ill — could result in biased financial decisions.
Why rich retirees are so reluctant to spend their money
Even as retirees live longer, healthier lives, they've become more pessimistic about the economy, the stock market, and their own financial situation.