Practice

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Every week starts and ends the same way — with meetings where departments can share successes and challenges. It’s one way the payments company ensures cross-collaboration.

Although the test is complicated and misunderstood, eliminating it could “do more harm than good,” according to an expert.

Several RIAs have taken a cue from doctors in recent years, running in-house residency programs to train the next generation of planners.

The firm expects to add $10 million in revenue once the deal closes later this year.

The No. 1 IBD is pitching advisors on the merits of its offerings — but rivals have also added major teams from its ranks.

The bank was ordered to pay more than $5 billion over a tax-evasion case in France.

"I would go home at night and question if I added value to anyone’s life that day," writes Ashley Folkes. "The answer was usually no."

The firm adds a second $1B RIA - and its family office.

The IBD is one of three dozen firms the regulator has accused of failing to provide sales-charge waivers to eligible retirement plans and charities since 2015.