Jessica Mathews

Launching an app doesn’t have to cost millions of dollars.

Advisors should pay attention to compliance issues and evolving expectations from clients.

The funds include a wide range of offerings from emerging markets to precious metals, multi-strategy and REITs.

Advisors Daniel Conners and Michael Crawford were looking for new tech and more comprehensive planning offerings for their clients.

Clients will be able to contribute more to these accounts in 2019 because of changes in tax law, but choosing a plan is still no easy decision.

The broker-dealer filed a motion requesting that Jason Kirkland’s lawyer not be allowed to represent him in court.

Quovo is acquired by competitor Plaid, which says it wants to extend its aggregation into the brokerage space.

The former CEO of HD Vest left the firm three months earlier than he originally anticipated.

A record 186 funds were shuttered last year. What does this mean for the future of the industry?

Advisors report what they love — and hate — about tech at companies holding client assets.

Jason Kirkland, a former Baird employee, has sued the firm for allegedly withholding his compensation.

The regulator says it will keep an eye on issues like cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies.

The firm has recruited 22% more advisors in 2018 than the year-ago period.

The program could connect 4.9 million brokerage accounts to firms selected for the advisor network.

Advisors from across 79 branches were involved in selling offerings to family members and other brokers, including stock in Facebook, General Motors, LinkedIn and Twitter.

These tools could save months of time — are they worth the investment?

The regulator laid out detailed guidelines for how planners should be communicating with clients electronically.

Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

The firm has been looking to its wirehouse competitors for new hires throughout the year.

Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.