Amanda Schiavo

A “broad blended skill set" is part of what Voya Investment Management CEO Christine Hurtsellers says helped her become a better leader.

More advisors can’t ignore the call to go independent.

This debt “can hurt their ability to take on long-term financial planning because they are concerned with reaching a zero point,” says one therapist.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

Chris Fils was once one of the wirehouse's youngest branch managers.

Christopher Davis oversaw more than 190 brokers operating from eight offices while at Wells Fargo, according to his new employer.

"Being a program manager allows me the opportunity to be the player/coach and the time to help others get better at what they do,” says Pinnacle Bank's Gary Collier.

The uncertainly of regulation and their own survival is at the root of advisors’ stress, but there are also some positives of the job.

Wirehouses have been seeing a decline in their advisor headcounts.

Wirehouses are losing talent as advisors look to escape bank-owned firms.