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A federal judge agrees with Merrill that deferred compensation is a bonus used to reward employee loyalty rather than a retirement benefit protected by federal law.

With more views and options for financial advisors to be independent, TritonPoint Partners is offering up its take on flexibility, cash and equity, and employment status.

Looking back at the past five years of Financial Planning's regional 40 under 40 list offers insights on advisor success — and firm struggles.

Also this week, Captrust scoops up a $1.4 billion RIA, and Mercer Global adds a head of M&A.

The dispute shows Edward Jones has become emboldened in taking legal actions against advisors perceived to have inflicted harm on its business interests by leaving for another firm, one industry recruiter said.

Every basis point of revenue based on client assets poses competitive implications. Here's how the upcoming change could affect financial advisors' businesses.

John Hicks, the chief marketing officer of Ausdal Financial Partners, sees his firm's lack of private equity ownership as a big part of its appeal.

A group of nine claimants said they lost millions after the UBS broker Andrew Burish recommended they place bets that Tesla shares would decline in value.

Location plays a crucial role in growth and advisory practice valuations — just not in a simple map focusing on the largest cities with the most wealthy people.

Also this week, Cetera closes on its purchase of Concourse Financial Group, and Raymond James appoints a head of AI.