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The recruits left Morgan Stanley and UBS to go with the independent channel at Wells Fargo.

Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar calls accredited investor threshold an "artificial distinction" that perversely can hurt the smaller investors it's designed to protect.

Embracing fiduciary standards, managing client risk and integrating technology are essential steps for every RIA to undertake.

The independent firm affiliated with Raymond James recruited six advisers for a new branch office.

“It starts out small,” the advisor told his compliance officer, authorities say. “You think you are going to pay it back.”

Many people who qualify for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit can save as much as $2,000 on taxes but fail to claim it because they are not aware of it.

In a nod that digital advice is here to stay, the agency updates its directions on how to ensure compliance, along with tips for evaluating the growing number of services.

The platform provider added a breakaway RIA to score a victory in its battle with rival HighTower.

Banks and credit unions scramble to adjust their product choices with a significant 40% of those surveyed developing separate menus for retirement and retail accounts.

Just in case clients are looking to cut few corners, here are some of the most common tax frauds that the agency is ready to pounce upon.