Jessica Mathews

A team of four women is moving to LPL in pursuit of what they say is a less difficult, lower-fee alternative.

The company is bridging its bank and wirehouse through training programs, compensation plans and technology investments

Robert DuKate initially stayed behind when his partner, David Katz, switched firms. Eight months later, he followed along.

High-yield notes offering 10% to 18% in annual returns turned out far less lucrative than promised.

New features include health care planning tools and cash reserve buckets.

Carla Wigen joins the senior leadership team at the Seattle-based firm, which advises on about $5 billion in assets.

Computer algorithms could increase portfolio returns by whole percentage points.

It’s the first U.S.-domiciled index ETF of ETFs with access to the global investment-grade credit universe, the firm said.

The regional broker-dealer’s head count jumped up to 1,824 in the third quarter.

The firm allegedly encouraged clients to use an affiliated investment advisor, and benefitted from the fees it charged them.