Practice

Investors often think their time and savings are running out and micromanage their investments despite having hired a financial adviser.

The proposal, which would allow more consumers to join class-action lawsuits over disputes, could drive up compliance costs. Agency director Richard Cordray wants more accountability.

Competition is driving up what wealth management firms are willing to pay advisers looking to move, leading recruiters say.

The move broadens its line of digital advice offerings to better serve a variety of clients, says Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien.

A look at what makes new planners tick, and the strategies that will boost their confidence and engagement.

Not every ETF launch works. But a team effort and a compelling idea can make an ETF a success in an industry where a handful of dominant firms and smaller players compete aggressively for assets.

The recruits moved to the independent side of Wells Fargo.

Planners are the single biggest influence on financial decision-making for UHNW clients and their family members, a recent industry study says.

Nearly four decades after adopting passive investing techniques, Vanguard's founder finally sees the approach pay off; plus, Social Security filing tactics your clients need to consider.

A half-dozen recruits jump between the wirehouse rivals.