Ann Marsh

'Let's put this behind us,' a group of Cetera planners told the RCS Capital home office in the wake of allegations against founder Schorsch.

Founder Ric Edelman says he decided to split the roles rather than hire a single executive to replace him.

Judge has yet to rule on board's request for summary judgment; if granted, the parties would avert trial.

Southern California firm buys Moore Financial Group of Colorado.

The author and media personality merges her practice with Buckingham to spend more time on speaking and writing.

The former lead counsel in the board's defense of its case against two Florida planners has moved in-house as general counsel.

Independence has a growing value both to clients and to would-be acquirers. See how the top firms are standing their ground. Plus: Top 100 rankings and 50 fastest-growing firms.

Board quietly hires former SEC official; critics call for CEO Keller's departure as well.

Prompted by a Financial Planning investigation, more effective advice for soldiers and vets in financial distress is the objective.

The $500 million firm "outgrew" Ameriprise before joining one of the country's largest aggregators, United Cap's Brinker says.

Former Convergent Chairman Steve Lockshin offers his take on events and issues surrounding the suicide of his friend, ex-Convergent CEO David Zier.

The three founders of Concord Equity Group Advisors, a firm LPL bought in 2011 after the RIA allegedly hid commissions from its institutional clients, settled with the SEC.

'It's mayhem' at firm, an ex-advisor says, following CEO David Zier's suicide.

2 advisor teams, Foran Financial Group and Sweatt & Walters, leave for Raymond James Financial Services.

Planners offer their guidelines for helping wealthy clients accomplish more good with their money.

CPA/advisory firm BKD Wealth Management adds Wolf Financial Management, after a deal between the two parent companies.

Competitors are 'welcome to call' clients, says new CEO Douglas Wolford, who replaced David Zier after the latter's suicide -- but none have left, he says.

Convergent CEO David Zier's death followed inquiries into his management of an outside fund, according to Chairman Steve Lockshin.

The IRS has released its new contribution levels for tax-deferred savings plans in 2015 -- and the higher dollar figures may mean more to clients right now than in other years, says CFP/CPA planner Karl Schwartz.

Ex-LPL advisor Jeb Bashaw's new job falls through; trial lawyer says problems stemmed from private placement sales.