Industry

'It's a landscape-changer for Lebenthal,' says one industry consultant. 'A team with a book like that can write their own ticket, and if they're successful at Lebenthal, they can attract other big teams.'

Errors and omissions insurance premiums are rising. A proposed fiduciary standard for advisors would drive the cost up further, according to insurance specialists.

The age of the startup megadeal is dawning.

Firms in the self-serve channel that can "combine delivery mechanisms" will be a "smart bet" going forward," predicts Tiburon managing partner Chip Roame.

Almost two months after a court order, the CFP Board has failed to produce the required documents, Florida planners say.

Advisors, even top producers, get fired more often than you think. Recruiter Danny Sarch explains the pitfalls to avoid.

The Washington, D.C., area firm hopes its six-member board will help it better understand and serve female clients.

Raymond James is recruiting the industry's top talent at the expense of the wirehouses.

Advisors are facing 'the most aggressive regulatory environment I have ever seen,' a securities lawyer tells RIAs at a Fidelity conference this week.

Wells Fargo is adding Bob Vorlop and Joe Nadreau to its executive, according to Mary Mack, president of Wells Fargo Advisors.