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A retired couple alleges their advisor lost millions through negligence and misrepresentation of certain securities, but the firm says that the clients were sophisticated self-directed investors.

"We can shuffle women from one firm to the next all day long, but we're still going to be at that 15%," says Michelle Lynch, director of Raymond James' Network for Women Advisors.

The group of 5 advisors will be opening a new office for the regional broker.

The team made the move in part to be able to grow in new directions, says senior financial advisor Tommy Boyd.

Commission marks 75th anniversary of Investment Advisers Act, but says there is much work still to do to fully protect investors.

Lee Dana Weiss and his firm Family Endowment Partners face numerous cases from clients as well.

There are three types of advisors when it comes to embracing technology, says the advisor organization: early adopters, those who will follow peer success, and those who wait until the last minute.

The team left the wirehouse to form their own independent firm, representing one of the largest groups that Dynasty has helped go independent.

Merger of two LPL practices seeks to expand a new niche; banks seek non-interest, fee-based income from independent planners.

The OAKS Wealth Management Group has a combined $3.2 million in production.