Industry

Be prepared for hard decisions and setbacks, say RIA executives.

Advisors are planning to increase ETFs as a primary option, the firm finds. Plus, “the most exciting numbers in the survey.”

Studies have shown an I.Q. can drop 10 to 12 points while attending to electronic messages, an expert says.

Powerful new software and tools can help attract today’s job seekers and retain key talent.

The independent broker-dealers born during this fraught year have thrived. Now, however, their role in creating today’s independent advisor threatens their ability to survive another half-century.

The developing spat pits two RIA titans and former business partners against one another.

It’s the second big hiring announcement by the regional BD within the past week.

While firms cater to millennial clients, or solve retirement issues for baby boomers, a large swath of the population is overlooked.

The No. 1 IBD’s major spending on recruiting, technology and organic growth is yielding big returns.

Seven IBDs turn 50 this year. Here's why most of them won't survive another half-century.