Industry

The proposed consolidated database would bring together BrokerCheck and IAPD and include data on unregistered financial professionals across the industry.

The fast evolution of technology has many industry leaders trying to figure out whether robo advisors are a threat, a tool or something else entirely.

The two advisors move between the super regionals.

Overall client satisfaction with investment firms held steady, but the J.D. Power report identified at least one missed opportunity for advisors.

Once known just for CRM, the company has since built out a broader cloud-based suite of tools. Joel Bruckenstein checks out the new offering.

Stifel's CEO says his firm is enlarging its footprint in the independent space because clients are migrating there.

Wells Fargo's Mary Mack says advisors should embrace technology as the online retailer and companies like Apple and Uber have changed client expectations.

New Hampshire wants LPL to pay $3.6 million in a fine, other costs and restitution, following millions LPL already has paid to FINRA and Massachusetts.

The wirehouse welcomed back Michael Casey after a stint at Morgan Stanley.

The bank hired a chief investment officer to oversee asset management and promoted an executive to lead Regions Institutional Services.