Portfolio

The loss of a $129 billion team for Merrill set the high-water mark in a year that also saw the departure of huge teams from UBS, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Oppenheimer.

Rockefeller becomes the latest firm to benefit from a steady stream of advisor defections from UBS this year.

These are the stories and issues that readers gravitated to in the last year.

Monetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before

Angel Ayala became the subject of JPMorgan's latest suit against its former private client advisors — "two days before Christmas day when most people are spending time with family," said his lawyer.

A former Procter & Gamble engineer spent years honing his message and targeting ads to make a nearly 100% niche clientele.

Earn an hour of credit toward industry certifications by successfully completing and submitting the self-guided continuing education quiz.

A new survey from DeVoe & Co. suggests a big shift in what RIA firms need today in order to attract potential acquirers. (Hint: It's no longer just superstar advisors.)

Even as markets sometimes touched all-time highs, there was a general feeling of uncertainty among advisors and clients. Experts say that's why several tried-and-true strategies became more attractive this year.

The epic OBBBA tax law brings glad tidings to most families, but complacency can lead to costs for financial advisors and their clients.