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“The ‘couples conundrum’ is a real risk for financial advisors, who need to get closer to couples and make a deeper connection with them,” says Jennifer Pedigo, managing director for TIAA-CREF Asset Management.

The wirehouse pulled in recruits from rival firms UBS, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and Barclays.

Labor Secretary tells skeptical lawmakers fiduciary proposal is a needed investor protection, as industry representatives contend rules would force them out of retirement segment.

The new recruits had a combined $277M in client assets before making the move to the firm's employee and independent channels.

As advisors, women listen better; as clients, they want to be heard. On both counts, the time is now for women in the advisory industry.

Regulators are seeking to ensure that post-crisis rules and monetary policy aren’t creating a toxic brew that’ll explode amid a sudden exit by investors.

How to help women in junior roles take the steps to become successful independent advisors.

Advisors should review their employment contracts and other documents to make sure they won't incur liability for taking client information.

The brokerage model as the industry knows it may be pushed aside by a future fiduciary standard.

Complacency is the latest threat facing federal employees.