Corporate governance

The word 'broker' carries negative connotations. But to many wealth management professionals, commission-based shops are valuable to a transforming industry.

The growing wealth management offshoot of what was once John D. Rockefeller's family office plans to add more than 100 more advisory practices.

Robinhood Markets cut almost a quarter of its workforce in a broad reorganization after a punishing first year as a public company.

Citigroup is planning a 500-person hiring spree over the next three years for a new wealth division catering to junior employees at private equity offices, consultancies and accounting firms, betting those clients will someday join the ranks of the ultrawealthy. 

The giant custodian's practice management team homes in on a metric that experts say often gets ignored by financial advisors.

SmartAsset tracked “organic” growth to see which advisor firms added the most clients and AUM over the past three years.

When an elderly person is scammed, a new study shows, many Americans blame the victim. Advisors can help break that habit.

Financial advisors and other experts share their best tips for confronting a challenge faced by every practice in the industry.

The move could set him up as an eventual successor to CEO Ralph Hamers.

The North Carolina bank’s wealth arm now operates in nine of the 10 largest U.S. markets.

Preparation is key in a time when events affect investors more quickly than ever before and from every possible direction.

An Edward Jones study found that financial advisors can play a huge role in the well-being of retirees by helping to start the planning process early.

These are the bits of news you might have otherwise missed this week in wealth management.

The new moniker Trutoro reflects a Latin word commonly used by advisory brands and an animal that’s synonymous with investment returns.

Ric Edelman continues his crypto crusade with a new book and a warning for advisors unwilling to learn about the asset class.

Despite notable rises and falls in the rankings, the study’s findings about comprehensive advice give every wealth manager an opportunity for improvement.

Kent Manderville has 700 NHL games and a silver medal on his resume. Find out why that made him perfect for a career in wealth management.

Lindsey Swanson’s career as a CFP was on the traditional path until her desire to help the underserved took her from retirement plans to porn stars.

Robert Sandrew considers himself a people person, which aids his ability to bring new talent to his firm. But finding the right fit is an ongoing process that evolves as quickly as the industry itself.

Nearly half of advisors are optimistic about expanding the services they offer clients in the coming years.