Charles Paikert

Industry groups takes side on the newly issued fiduciary rule.

A Fidelity survey reveals who made what in one of the industry's most opaque segments.

Private equity is voting for the independent model with its checkbook, and the appetite shows no sign of abating.

When a son or daughter joins a parent’s advisory practice, the transition can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.

"We decided we wanted to take part in the consolidation of the industry," says Mercer CEO David Barton.

“We expect this momentum to continue and potentially accelerate over the next five to seven years,” says investment banker David DeVoe.

“We expect this momentum to continue and potentially accelerate over the next five to seven years,” says investment banker David DeVoe.

"The number of quality buyers has grown significantly," Jon Beatty, SVP, sales and relationship management for Charles Schwab Advisor Services.

Alliance of Comprehensive Planners hopes to boost name recognition and increase membership by rebranding itself for the second time in two years.

The new retirement platform will support advisors who are transitioning to the fiduciary model.