Practice

As the shift to fee-based accounts roils the industry, forward-thinking firms are revisiting how they pay employees while also making work more enjoyable. By Charles Paikert

The newly independent advisors added a new team and are looking to bring on more practices.

The broker misappropriated his clients’ investment money for rent, credit card bills and other personal uses, investigators say.

Dan Arnold received a 155% raise in his first year atop the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.

Barry Snyder’s complaint depicts him as a victim of federal investigators and the bank, with both sides threatening to turn on him.

Dean Hoover is the latest advisor to join the Raymond James-affiliated independent firm.

Planners are seeking the independence and support that they say they aren’t getting at wirehouses.

Before making any changes to the compensation plan, find out what your partners value most. You may be surprised how agreeable they are.

Thinking of leaving a big broker-dealer? Answer these three questions first, recruiter Mark Elzweig writes.

Volunteer days and relocation bonuses are just some of the perks firms are offering their financial advisors.