Wealth management

They have oft-cited tax advantages, but the available research raises alarms about fees, interest rates and investing in assets other than cash.

Katz, Sapper & Miller is adding Cassady Schiller; Eide Bailly merged in Edward White & Co.; Forvis plans to acquire ConTech360; and Avantax acquired GA Investment Management.

Changes in residency, qualified personal residence trusts and other methods cited by experts carry big savings — with some caveats.

The top state in the ranking received a total score for financial literacy of 72.46 out of 100.

A professional brings objectivity to dicey conversations between relatives as well as experience navigating the substantial work involved with transferring assets, experts say.

Proposals to crack down on private placement insurance contracts aren't close to becoming law. Here's how advisors and their clients can use them for the time being.

As the cornerstone of the "Return on Relationship" methodology, a holistic financial plan unlocks a deep and meaningful understanding of a client's personal and business realities and goals.

Rescheduling cannabis; the outsourcing question; medical deductions in retirement communities; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

As one of many providers of the existing and expanding capabilities, Envestnet is urging more financial advisors to consider after-tax optimization.

When a small company holds a life insurance policy, estate planning gets complicated — which is why assigning it to an individual or a family may be the better choice.