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Call wait times are expected to worsen as staff cuts grow, but financial advisors say there are ways to help clients dealing with the frustrating situation.

Experts say financial advisors can play a critical role for clients who are in the throes of addiction and those sifting their way through the often-challenging recovery process.

Delivering documents via SMS can smooth a stressful process, reinforce advisor-client bonds and keep firms on the windy side of industry regs.

Affluent clients report much greater satisfaction with their current financial advisor if they adhere to the fiduciary standard, according to new research from Cerulli.

Findings from the recent Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found that more than a quarter of advisors modify portfolio strategy based on the client's gender.

For clients facing an unexpected federal job loss, here's five tangible ways financial advisors can provide guidance.

With the technology landscape changing frequently, we asked advisors about the AI tools they're using today and what they're getting from them.

Forming a trust now and funding it after Congress decides whether to keep the current gift tax exemption rate could make for an effective preemptive strike.

Anger, frustration and uncertainty have reigned as clients who previously felt secure in their positions are suddenly dealing with having everything called into question.

Retirement savings can stretch further in some states than others, but retirees don't appear to care much about that fact, data shows.