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U.S. stocks advanced as investors assessed corporate earnings and data showing factory orders fell less than estimated in December.

Ameriprise reported strong earnings boosted by robust growth from the firm's wealth management unit.

CFP Board ads illustrate difficulties in hiring a legitimate planner; fails to address concerns about its own website.

Here's a sampling of bank advisors who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility.

If an advisor is offered 360% of trailing-12, this app will break down the details: how much is upfront and how much is doled out for various thresholds along the way. Plus, annual payout bonuses will be revealed.

A clash over future growth plans at Lenox Wealth Management led to the departure of the firm's 34-year-old president and COO Jay Hummel.

For firms looking to grow, here are eight smart trends seen among successful firms.

Gross Says Risk Assets Vulnerable With Economic Growth Slow

While some financial advisors can be intentionally vague when detailing embedded risks to clients, others do not fully understand the risks themselves, says the author of a new book that looks at the "incestuous" relationship between Wall Street, Washington and regulatory agencies.

From talking about why advisors may be missing the boat on retirement plans to regulators zeroing in on elderly client protections, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.