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The business, which includes Merrill Lynch, said profits were up 1.8% year-over-year, but down 9% from the previous quarter.

Advisers have been warned: SEC's exam guidance to focus on cyber threats and issues involving seniors, leaving little excuse for noncompliance.

OSHA supports ex-broker Johnny Burris’ firing because he allegedly faked company letterhead. Burris says the bank approved the altered letter years before.

The decision vindicates ex-broker Johnny Burris, but also supports the move to fire him. However, a bank document obtained by Financial Planning casts doubts on the reason for his termination.

Which banks are advisers moving to? 15 recently jumped to BNY Mellon, U.S. Bank and M&T Bank from myriad financial institutions.

Technology is getting faster and smarter. Luckily, advisers have a natural-born defense — but first must learn how to use it.

The changes are the first under David Kowach, who became president of the wirehouse's traditional employee broker-dealer late last year.

The new year is off to a busy start with deals worth $250 million.

See which of the top firms added, retained or even lost clients in the past year.

Scott Fleming, the former head of the firm's Rocky Mountain region, now oversees nearly 150 sales professionals across the U.S.