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Earnings have been soft for the industry's biggest brokerages, but lending has helped bolster performance.

Most clients interested in artificial intelligence-enhanced software are in the broker-dealer and RIA markets.

Modern advisers have much to learn from Blaise Pascal and his influential insights on taking chances.

The latest intelligence on which wirehouses and regional broker-dealers are offering the biggest recruiting packages to advisers.

A trusted adviser’s job is to construct an appropriate asset allocation, identify all risks and tailor custom solutions.

Clients making IRA conversions should create several accounts to save on taxes. Plus, five carryovers for next year's filing and property exchange strategies.

Investors often think their time and savings are running out and micromanage their investments despite having hired a financial adviser.

The proposal, which would allow more consumers to join class-action lawsuits over disputes, could drive up compliance costs. Agency director Richard Cordray wants more accountability.

Competition is driving up what wealth management firms are willing to pay advisers looking to move, leading recruiters say.

The move broadens its line of digital advice offerings to better serve a variety of clients, says Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien.