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An IRS proposal has spawned confusion about whether non-spousal heirs to Roth plans need to take RMDs before draining the accounts after 10 years.

The influx during a challenging quarter displays how the wirehouse's three channels are starting to work together in tandem, CEO James Gorman says.

Efforts to increase diversity in the wealth management industry include Raymond James' Black Financial Advisors Network and the BLX Internship Program.

Despite losing more than 500 brokers from its headcount in the third quarter, the wirehouse sees strong recruiting momentum in its pipeline.

Supporters of panel credit it for collecting data on firms' C-suites, boardrooms. But it's unclear if Republicans in charge would walk away from the efforts.

'The face of wealth is changing,' Sieg said, calling Black talent important to winning business from the fast-growing Black wealthy.

CEO Jamie Dimon drove the headlines with predictions about the "kind of odd" economy. Meanwhile, the firm's wealth units quietly added hundreds of recruits.

Rankings compiled through FP's annual RIA Leaders study show how the largest firms are growing at a record clip in offices across the country.

Advisors are telling recipients not to get used to such large adjustments.

The highest adjustment in 40 years amid inflation could hasten the program's future shortfall.