Automated wealth tools and platforms are gaining traction. But expensive ad fights for what still is a sliver of the overall investment market has observers wondering which digital-first firms can survive and become profitable.

From confusing benchmarks to fictional income, some advisors are deceiving clients about their financial health.

Following the success of her latest album and landing three Grammy nominations this year, the megastar s net worth is in the untold millions. With a Merrill Lynch advisor for a father, it begs the question: who is advising the pop star?

In laying out exam priorities for 2015, regulators cite mounting complexity of products and services in the retirement space.

The big questions going forward are who will be doing what in the digital advisory space -- and when and how they ll be doing it.

A new interpretation of the once-per-year rollover rule could spell big trouble for some clients.

This is a critical time for the industry, with demographic and technological shifts creating tectonic pressures. Here are a few trends all advisors should follow.

You ll get a stronger group effort if you emphasize common vision, diverse skills and open communication.