Corporate governance

Financial planning careers pay well and offer great prospects, but many students still don't know they exist.

A handful of insurance companies are remaining in the adjacent field or boosting their holdings, even as many of their rivals sell off most of their advisory businesses.

Columbia Wealth Advisors consists of roughly 50 advisors and other professionals affiliated with a large regional bank.

The number of wealthy Asian Americans is growing. But most RIAs courting them are missing a key approach, according to one firm that is doing it differently.

The CRPC is a popular sister certification of the CFP. FP spoke with the program's head and with advisors who say it's a must-have credential for retirement planning.

Regulators promise to pay special attention to how firms are using technology to not only guide investments but also to protect client data.

Merrill president and co-head Lindsay Hans said the firm is well-positioned for the "largest asset-gathering opportunity that FAs have seen in decades."

Using FP's criteria, data partner COMPLY scraped together a listing of the biggest firms that provide financial planning services but don't accept commissions.

Competitors and critics in an industry fragmented between large and small firms and obsessed with organic growth question the increasing exclusivity and fees.

All eyes will be on the incoming veteran executive as the banking giant seeks to take advantage of expected growth in global wealth.

The banking giant also reported a whopping 36% increase in net income for its banking and wealth management unit.

Around one-fifth of Americans identify as Hispanic. Experts shared tips on how advisors can engage with their growing pool of wealth.

The CEO of the 10-year-old hybrid RIA sees opportunity ahead to scoop up smaller practices in a tougher environment for buyers.

LPL's employee channel has proved popular since its 2019 launch, and recently announced its first $1B team. Here's how that move happened and where Linsco goes from here.

The Wall Street giant is seeking to enforce contract clauses meant to keep former employees from working for rival firms or reaching out to clients for six months.

The team, led by three experienced industry players, will work out of the Philadelphia office the Swiss banking giant opened in August.

Naratil sees the new CEO as the right person to deliver on integration with Credit Suisse.

Consumers with more than $250,000 in assets are seeking the services at a higher rate than financial advisors are currently providing them, according to a new survey.

FINRA booted Scott Reed from the industry after he went outside his firm to raise money for a software and web development firm.

A new report on wealthy Americans' philanthropic activities shows where advisors can help women and younger investors with giving back.