Chelsea Emery

These firms grabbed the top spot when it came to rapid growth.

See which independent broker-dealers have the highest revenue.

Some firms are still hesitant about hiring graduates from college or university programs, but that may be changing, writes Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Emery.

See which independent broker-dealer reported over 31% payout growth, plus dive into the average payout for the top 10.

These firms reported the highest share of accounts topping $100,000.

Advisers who ask clients about the history of real estate holdings can save headaches – and potentially millions.

Close scrutiny of data from the nation’s largest IBDs reveals some surprising shifts, with more to come.

As clients live longer than ever anticipated, advisors face new challenges in helping them prepare for the future.

In line with our mission to provide timely intelligence and insight, Financial Planning launches a redesigned website.

Succession planning becomes personal when advisors hire sons, daughters and other relatives.

Letting employees own a piece of the business increases loyalty and revenue.

Regulator’s surveillance director says watchdog would review broker-dealers who implement automated advice, to determine if they properly assessed client risk tolerance.

To protect themselves from the industry self-regulator's scrutiny of these products, firms should take these actions.

Lightyear Chief Executive Donald Marron is getting a second chance to purchase the insurer's broker-dealer arm.

Even as independent advisors rush to comply with new laws, they are also being urged to implement innovative digital tools. Here’s how successful firms are managing to do both—cost effectively.

RIAs forge ahead while fighting pressures to grow in ways that might threaten their independence.

From dividend winners to dumb investing bets, 2015’s popular stories will be as valuable to investors in the coming months as they were over the past year.

Citing regulatory uncertainty the non-traded REIT says it will “sit this one out.”

When changing a password isn’t enough: Former FBI agents reveal the newest cybercrimes and how to stop them.