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Some cash-strapped clients with high medical costs could really benefit from making this move.

Firms' legal brawls with departing advisors don’t exactly enhance their stature among clients. But there's reason to think this may become a thing of the past, writes recruiter Mark Elzweig.

Jane Fraser, President of Citigroup and CEO of Global Consumer Bank, shares her thoughts on becoming the firm’s next CEO, expresses her gratitude for the outpouring of support she’s received, and pays homage to all the women who have paved the path before her.

A recent study suggests sales of "expensive" VAs fell as a result of the vacated rule. But there are other factors at play, writes Raymond James' Scott Stolz.

Genstar Capital Managing Partner Tony Salewski spoke openly with advisors about the firm’s investment strategy for the IBD network.

Renewed recruiting efforts and pumped-up tech are boosting headcount and fee-based assets.

The acquisition established a $6 trillion-giant operating as a mutual fund company, RIA custodian, bank, retail brokerage and national wealth management firm.

At the center is a pledge not to increase rates on those making less than $400,000, and that various changes would only impact earnings above the threshold.

The additions are expected to include financial advisors and customer service agents, and represent a 15% increase in associates who focus on clients.

Estimates for the deal between the analytics platform and private equity firm LLR Partners go as high as $270 million.