Discussions about what David Solomon's longtime heir apparent might do as CEO surfaced following news reports that Waldron could take over as soon as next year.

The new platform looks to personalize both client and planner profiles to create better matches and relationships.

CD Valet has as many as 200,000 savers visiting its site every month looking for the best deals on certificates of deposit. It's betting they would make a perfect fit for advisors eager for new clients.

The latest Fidelity Investments M&A report displayed a trend that dealmakers had already been noticing: RIA buyers are getting more selective. But experts say sellers can still stand out with the right attributes, and they must find the right fit in the process.

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Clients with concentrated stock holdings might be better off turning their portfolios into ETFs in a tax deferral transaction called a Section 351 conversion.

Advisors who fail to build relationships with adult children before they inherit risk mass defections later.

Sitting on company stock just to avoid capital gains can expose concentrated positions to undue risk.

When AI providers use the increasingly vague catchphrase "human in the loop" as a verbal safety net, client outcomes and firm reputations are at risk.

These10 advisors are redefining what it means to serve clients and communities.

The largest firm in the independent brokerage channel is also the fastest growing. But the industry's rapid expansion alongside rising equity values over the past three years may be hiding some firms' vulnerabilities.

Osaic expected advisor departures during its massive consolidation of nine separate broker-dealers within its corporate structure. But CEO Jamie Price says the effort positioned the firm well for a future liquidity event. Here's how the independent broker-dealer is rebuilding.