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United Capital has a new name, but key challenges remain for its new owner.

The regional broker-dealer has long been among the industry’s most aggressive recruiters.

The advisors join the bank following a major reorganization of its wealth management business.

CEO Dan Arnold describes the firm’s tech-fueled advisor strategy.

One of the new hires oversees more than $300 million in client assets and has more than 30 years in the business.

To accommodate its burgeoning brokerage force, the firm opened 42 new branches last year.

Jim Cracchiolo predicts the number of advisors will go back up, but he says the firm places more importance on boosting the size of their businesses.

In the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new podcast series, advisor Rachel Robasciotti discusses her activism around mandatory arbitration and relates the remarkable story behind her RIA.

The firm will move from a bank custodial platform to a brokerage platform in the second quarter — all while getting a radical face lift.

After developing a plan to cover their bills and emergency expenses, clients in a new marriage are advised to start working on their long-term goals.