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Linda Friedman, who has made a career with Wall Street discrimination and harassment cases, is representing an ex-Citi executive in a bombshell lawsuit this week. Things didn't have to take this turn, she contends.

CEO Rich Steinmeier looks past advisors defections to tout progress toward its goal of retaining 90% of the assets Commonwealth Financial Network had at its purchase last year.

In the coming weeks, the CFP Board will launch a working group to reconsider whether a bachelor's degree should remain a requirement for CFP certification.

Ahead of the expected closing of Fifth Third Bank's deal to acquire Comerica Bank, Ameriprise CEO Jim Cracchiolo provided few new details.

CEO Paul Shoukry took a swipe at big private equity-backed acquirers, saying in an earnings call that most advisors want to be at firms "where they're not going to have to have another disruption in three to five years."

Red flags may abound, but so do arguments for an extended equities streak. Keeping clients on an even keel is crucial.

The accounts give wealthy investors more opportunities to place alternative vehicles in a tax-advantaged retirement nest egg. But mistakes can be costly.

Social media platforms can change quickly (case in point: X). In response, advisors who may instead choose to rely on their own communication channels.

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.

In a court petition, Citi cites numerous messages showing former global head of platform and experiences Julia Carreon allegedly praising Sieg for his work overhauling the firm's wealth management division.