Ann Marsh

Legislation that aims to help troops facing severe monetary hardship wins in unanimous vote.

If you intend to grow, commit to a sales-centered grind with upfront costs -- but expect a payoff down the line.

As growth has surged at the nation's biggest independent broker-dealers, a new player has rocked the rankings and raised questions for the industry.

The merger creates $1.9 billion independent powerhouse in Florida; boosts succession plan for next generation in both firms.

'It's like rolling through a stop sign and you get the death penalty,' says the lawyer for Florida advisor Max Zavanelli.

Advisors recount efforts to help troops, being rebuffed by the military and their hope for change.

Following an investigation by Financial Planning that showed a strong link between money woes and troops taking their own lives, a lawmaker pushes for additional funding to help them get comprehensive financial advice.

Advisor rating site BrightScope's first list of the country's "most social" advisors is met with some head-shaking by planners.

Planners gathered in Salt Lake City last week for NAPFA's annual spring conference, hearing the latest thinking on behavioral finance, student debt, practice management and more. Here are a few of the smartest things that Financial Planning's staff and contributors heard at the conference.

The board offered individual counsel to NAPFA members in violation of board rules, an ongoing conflict without imminent resolution.

Whether you're selling right now or next decade, there are many ways to make any solo practice appeal to buyers.

Despite a commitment by Schorsch to keep top executives, Roth, the former Advisor Group CEO, will head the new management team.

Kevin Keefe replaces Adam Antoniades as RCS boss shuffles executives for the first time since buying five IBDs.

Judge tells board to produce documents, denies Camardas their request for sanctions; CFP Board sends documents to plaintiffs.

Planners who work with service members and veterans say the U.S. military could do more to help soldiers in financial straits. Here are their recommendations.

Among many troops who take their own lives, financial stress is a major contributing factor.

As his biggest IBD acquisition closes, Nicholas Schorsch predicts more big-ticket M&A deals during a Milken Institute session; another panelist warns of inflated price tags and bad behavior.

In a court filing, the CFP Board says it has logged more than 2,000 hours of legal work in a lawsuit by two Florida planners.

Revenue growth combined with high expenses and a challenging recruiting environment; CFO calls advisor pipeline 'solid' despite defection of 40 bank advisors.

Revenue climbs and assets grow, but net income slips at the country's biggest independent broker-dealer.