The CFP Board, which markets its advisors as the industry's most trusted professionals, directs consumers to a search tool that buries thousands of customer complaints, regulatory violations and ...

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Acing all the key components of retirement planning is akin to getting a perfect score on the SAT college entrance exam. It’s not impossible. But for most people, it’s a long shot. And just as a ...

For most financial advisors and wealth management professionals, learning never stops — it's a lifelong pursuit. With a new calendar year just over the horizon, we asked advisors to share the book ...

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The first Saturday episode of each month this year, we will focus on a key component of a financial plan -- including spending, investing, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, and taxes.