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Andrea Bethune contends in federal court that Carson Group moved her into a new role to make way for a woman 20 years her junior. Eventually, her position was eliminated.

Wealth management firms are beginning to push AI beyond back-office use and toward growth, panelists at Future Proof Citywide said. Success depends on a thoughtful approach and clean data.

The latest study tracking financial advisor movement from research firm Cerulli Associates suggests that employee brokerages must change with the times.

A well-intentioned tax move can push retirees over a Medicare income threshold, leading to thousands in unexpected annual premiums. Here's how advisors avoid these costs.

Investor advocates think the money should instead go to clients who haven't been paid outstanding arbitration awards.

Not all tech integrations are created equally. Industry experts discussed what advisors should focus on when evaluating potential additions to their tech stacks.

Authenticity and judgment will emerge as differentiators for financial advisors as AI tools reduce the cost of early-stage analysis.

A new annual compensation report by consulting firm Succession Resource Group explains how pay plans can boost — or detract from — the value of an RIA.

The RIA technology platform builds on its acquisition of AI-powered liability-optimization fintech Sora Finance last year.

Federal Judge David Nye sides with a broker fired over five years ago for placing trades without first obtaining his client's permission.

Research shows that many investors fear policy changes could hurt their retirements, but these concerns often go unspoken with financial advisors, creating a planning gap.

Many business owners wind up regretting how they exit from their ownership. That's why experts say financial advisors should ramp up their planning for it.

Penny Pennington has presided over a wide-ranging overhaul that has seen forays into alternative assets and banking but also heightened rates of advisor departures.

Libretto, Syntax Data, Advyzon, Kwanti and the Oasis Group were among the major players at the annual conference that announced new and upcoming AI advancements.

Dynasty accuses Merrill of acting in distorting the court record in its attempt to force a dispute over a giant breakaway team before FINRA arbitrators.

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

At the T3 Conference, leaders discussed how showcasing the value of the new tools can help advisors connect with clients.

With so many changes in how people communicate, the lead generation and conversion process seems daunting. But experts say RIAs have the opportunity to achieve big growth through sustained and focused investing.

Questions this season reflect confusion about 1099 income, new OBBBA deductions and retirement considerations, according to data from online expert platform JustAnswer.