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Brooke Pilant, who was at Ameriprise from 2017 to 2024, accused the firm of turning against her after she raised concerns about "unethical practices."

Although there are advisors who suggest steering clear, there are times when clients might benefit from using a checkbook IRA to invest in alternative assets.

As large wealth managers struggle to retain advisors seeking greater independence, Wells Fargo has taken a distinct approach with its FiNet channel. But is the loss of profit margin worth the retention gains?

JD Power's closely watched survey of financial advisors' satisfaction with employee and independent brokerages crowned its perennial winners, with one interesting exception.

If you have high-net-worth clients with capital gains, retire the old playbook for qualified opportunity zones. The program is now a recurring planning regime.

In a Q&A, planner Louis Barajas explains how he wrote an interactive guide to building generational wealth and how financial advisors can learn from its universal principles.

At face-value, HSAs are for short-term medical expenses, but advisors suggest paying out of pocket to maximize HSA funds for investing and tax-free growth.

Blind trust in AI tools can be a one-way ticket to a fiduciary crisis. Here's how to build a verification process that protects your clients and your firm.

Clients aren't just curious about estate planning, they're insisting that their advisors provide it.