Dan is a business journalist who previously worked for various local newspapers and industry publications. He also worked for two years in Beijing as an editor at China Daily. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, he has written about banking, local governments and the legal profession, among other subjects. He now covers how politics, policy and regulation affect the financial planning industry.
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Last year set a record for mergers and acquisitions among advisory firms. Industry experts expect more of the same in 2025, driven by a desire for client and asset growth.
February 24 -
Kevin Keller prides himself on the growing public awareness of the CFP mark while warning that his successor is likely to face increased competition from other groups.
February 23 -
Also this week, LPL pulls a big team from Raymond James, Merrill from Morgan Stanley and Dynasty from CIBC.
February 21 -
The popular online broker-dealer has caught regulators' eyes over its moves into market news, trading in sports games and other events, and a new premium credit card.
February 21 -
Berdina Moore-Bonds alleges that when Morgan Stanley embarked on a reorganization of its regional divisions in 2023, she and another Black woman were the only field leaders to lose their jobs.
February 20 -
In a legal response, LPL contends it has been sued at least seven times in the past year after recruiting advisors from industry rival Ameriprise.
February 19 -
In an industry with too few advisors, many say the failure rate for newcomers remains disconcertingly high. But brokers on Financial Planning's top 40 under 40 list say they wouldn't be where they are without early career training.
February 18 -
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional U.S. firms.
February 18 -
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under age 40.
February 18 -
The RIA aggregators Prime Capital and Corient also made their marks with big acquisitions.
February 14
