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One defecting advisor says she was lured by better technology and because at her new employer, “It’s about the people and not just the numbers.”

“We didn’t need to physically travel to see that RBC was the ideal place to move our practice,” ex-UBS advisor says.

“I’d say independence is resonating with advisors now more than ever,” says recruiter Jodie Papike.

The firm has recruited at least 22 advisors this year who managed $3.3 billion in client assets.

“This virtual program will fill a major a hole left by internship cancellations,” says FPA President Martin Seay.

Two testing windows remain for this year, but the board cautions they will take place “only if they can be conducted without compromising the health of exam candidates.”

Without centralized IT protocols RIA cyber fraud scenarios are taking on new and nightmarish dimensions — but there are ways for firms to defend themselves.

The firm recruited only slightly fewer advisors than the year-ago period in very difficult economic conditions.

XY Planning Network says about 250 students and 50 firms have responded to a new virtual internship program it launched to fill the gap.

Private equity points to the birth of the advisor independence movement as proof they’re in it for the long haul.

“Through these difficult times, we are able to work remotely and seamlessly” thanks to the firm's digital tools, ex-RBC advisor says.

Here's what advisors need to know as the agency continues remote exams.

When Congress killed tax deductions for financial advice in 2017, the world was a different place. Now planners want them restored to help clients during the coronavirus crisis

Too many advisors push clients “to do things, rather than listening and empathizing and inspiring them,” says the founder of the Kinder Institute for Life Planning.

“We are trying to balance the health and safety of the [CFP] candidates with their desire to complete the exam,” CEO Kevin Keller says.

Many advisors are doing heavy lifting right now — or expect they will be — in the midst of growing coronavirus fears.

“The only reason why I could see them doing that is shame,” one critic says of the move; the board calls it an important shift in the conversation about fiduciary care.

From travel bans to working remotely, here is how firms including Wells Fargo, Edelman, RBC and others are preparing for a possible pandemic.

“Mandatory arbitration could be masking toxic cultures that are tolerating sexual harassment,” says a shareholder activist whose firm prompted Wells’ move

CEO Peter Mallouk wants to create a “reserve” to see the RIA through any economic downturn.