Andrew Welsch

A court will soon decide if an appeal by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda, who allege mistreatment by the professional organization, can move forward.

The firm is accused of negligence, breach of contract and other misconduct, according to a copy of the award.

An arbitration panel ruled that the firm had failed to properly supervise the adviser.

Three industry veterans – one with more than four decades of experience – oversaw more than $205 million in client assets, according to Raymond James.

The bank is rolling out a new digital advice offering that pairs robo technology with financial advisers, most of whom have the CFP designation.

The wirehouse's latest hires will support client development and strengthen product delivery, according to Morgan Stanley.

Industry insiders say wealth management is going through its biggest upheaval in decades.

"It was terribly important to us that we were participating and supporting a partnership with a firm that is innovating and has strong backing," said Richard Steinmeier, head of the Wealth Advice Center at UBS.

More than 60% of mass affluent clients don't know how much they are charged, according to a new study by consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

Some wirehouse branch managers have made the transition to the independent channel, but doing so takes careful planning, experts say.