Industry

The firm has been looking to its wirehouse competitors for new hires throughout the year.

Evan Guido is looking to partner more closely with CPAs.

Independent Advisor Alliance and Private Advisor Group — two of the firm’s largest hybrid RIAs — say they’ve added billions in clients assets from IFP.

The move is intended to improve CRM integration and search optimization.

When faced with a regulatory challenge, advisors can’t be afraid to question authorities.

Growing firms need professional management, but chief operating officers with advisory experience are hard to find.

An unknown number of test-takers viewed results online showing that they had passed, when their results were still under review.

The giants have traditionally bought out the newcomers.

It’s another high-profile addition for the firm led by ex-Morgan Stanley executive Greg Fleming.

Macroeconomic trends and matters of convenience will move advisors, assets and markets next year in the ever-changing wealth management space.