Wealth management

CEO Rich Steinmeier looks past advisors defections to tout progress toward its goal of retaining 90% of the assets Commonwealth Financial Network had at its purchase last year.

CEO Paul Shoukry took a swipe at big private equity-backed acquirers, saying in an earnings call that most advisors want to be at firms "where they're not going to have to have another disruption in three to five years."

Red flags may abound, but so do arguments for an extended equities streak. Keeping clients on an even keel is crucial.

The accounts give wealthy investors more opportunities to place alternative vehicles in a tax-advantaged retirement nest egg. But mistakes can be costly.

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.

In a court petition, Citi cites numerous messages showing former global head of platform and experiences Julia Carreon allegedly praising Sieg for his work overhauling the firm's wealth management division.

Two teams and one advisor managing a combined $1.3 billion choose to set up shop at Wells Fargo's channel for independent advisors.

The new business intelligence service uses several key performance indicators to help advisors decide how to best manage their talent and resources.

An wealth management duo from Ohio chooses LPL's unit for direct employee advisors to found Moto Wealth Partners.

As valuations continue to rise across the industry, more firms are using compensation to invest in their top talent and future growth, Succession Resource Group says.

Rather than investigate her claims against the head of the firm's wealth unit, the accuser claims that Citi's human resources turned its spotlight on her. Citi denies the claims.

The Wall Street giant still is often associated with deposits, lending and checking and savings accounts. But it's among the throng of firms seeking to give clients easy access to both banking and investing services online.

Many advisors haven't yet begun putting together an exit plan. Experts say there are common features and defined timelines that can help make it work.

Money News Network CEO Nicole Lapin and her RIA collaborators are building direct services through her growing base of readers, viewers and listeners.

The inquiry into the now-defunct Credit Suisse's former dealigns with Nazis comes as UBS pushes to build its U.S. wealth business working with wealthy clients.

The record pay package for the Goldman CEO comes after a year of soaring profits for the firm's investment bank.

Advisors know that a transition plan is important, but many fall into the trap of procrastination.

Plus, Cetera adds a $1.9B tax-focused firm, Choreo acquires two RIAs, and Modern Wealth expands in New York.

The raise comes following a year when the firm earned $57 billion in net income, approaching a record set in 2024. 

Advisors can maintain professional certifications while keeping up to date on important issues in tax planning, compliance and more.