Ann Marsh

Focus begins new international push by adding Montreal firm.

With just hours remaining before the April 15 deadline, here are last-minute strategies worth considering.

New Hampshire wants LPL to pay $3.6 million in a fine, other costs and restitution, following millions LPL already has paid to FINRA and Massachusetts.

Focus Financial expand into Southeast with family-owned firm that has $600 million in AUM but no succession solution.

Outlook for the planners -- who were recruited with a promise that they would "not [be] required to sell" -- seems to depend on whether you talk to Northwestern Mutual or LearnVest.

The $6 billion RIA seeks exponential growth by trading one private equity investor, Lovell Minnick, for another, Genstar Capital

John Lipari and Richard Ribek say they chose Raymond James' "client-first culture."

CFPs cite real estate downturn, outside business failures as triggers for financial troubles.

As fiduciary debate heats up, Garrett takes advantage of presidential spotlight to tell advisors to sign a fiduciary pledge.

After 18 years with LPL, veteran advisor Edward Metz leaves for more personalized service at the smaller BD.

As policy payouts soar to record levels, LTC industry professionals worry that advisors are falling short -- and offer up a few facts, forecasts and trends they think advisors should pay attention to.

After the company combines its custodian and clearing businesses and launches a new tech division, advisors should be alert to any service changes.

John Carroll affiliates with hybrid RIA Independent Financial Partners and partners with retirement division Pensionmark.

Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors's parent company serves defined benefit and 401(K) plans. Executives at those client firms became the clients for the advisory spinoff.

Over two years, the number of $1 million-plus accounts jumps to more than 72,379 as a result of sustained saving efforts.

Matt Lynch, a former B-D CEO, says his new boutique consulting startup will work alongside client firms through their most risky transitions.

Large data pulls required in stepped-up SEC exam are not related to ongoing troubles at Girard parent RCS Capital or American Realty Capital, CEO says.

The steep rise in long-term care insurance rates won't affect many advisors' commitment to using them for clients, experts say.

One of the first new investments from parent company RCS Capital will become available to all nine – and eventually 11 – IBDs by May.

The advisor community is misinformed in thinking this generation doesn't have wealth yet, says TD Ameritrade's George Tamer.