Corporate governance

Citi top executive Jane Fraser is the latest representative of the megabank to publicly express support for Andy Sieg following revelations that he had been the subject of an outside investigation by a law firm.

Fewer than 3% of U.S. advisory firms report registrations with foreign regulators, and the meager ranks reflect the difficulty of breaking into international markets.

Americans are searching for financial advisors at record levels, reflecting growing market uncertainty and opportunity for advisors to attract new clients.

A record high in attendance and backers like LPL, Morgan Stanley, Carson Group and FPA highlight how the industry has taken notice of the SER Summit.

Citi wealth head Andy Sieg went on Fox Business to deny allegations about workplace misbehavior. Industry experts say that's a good sign he's going to stick around, at least for a while.

The Ensemble Practice crunched data from hundreds of advisory practices the consulting firm says are getting tepid growth amid their impressive metrics.

The group of rapidly expanding firms includes mainstays like LPL Financial, but also smaller upstarts that are enlarging their footprints at a notable clip.

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

Recruiters say firms routinely cover advisors' lost deferred compensation in offer packages. Those deals are complicating efforts by advisors who contend they're still owed backpay.

A range of perks and parties could help advisors forge deeper relationships and generate valuable leads, often without breaking the bank in the process.