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The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

Siblings, spouses, children and parents in the wealth management industry have found fulfillment and success going against this common wisdom, though it can present challenges.

The use of multiple entities as a means of shifting a high net worth client's yearly income could help rack up bigger breaks, with some caveats.

A new bipartisan bill has the potential to significantly decrease the number of retirees who deplete their savings due to long-term care expenses, according to Morningstar researchers.

Rossby Financial CEO Andrew J. Evans applies the entertainment legend's "plussing the park" philosophy to keep his firm's tech stack flexible.

Also this week, Raymond James picks another team from Commonwealth amid its purchase by LPL, and Cetera recruits from B. Riley Wealth Advisors.

The current president of Omaha, Nebraska-based Orion Advisor Technology and former starting pitcher for the Vanderbilt University baseball team spoke recently with Financial Planning about his new role, AI, the challenges of bringing various solutions together in one place and more.

Recruiters say firms routinely cover advisors' lost deferred compensation in offer packages. Those deals are complicating efforts by advisors who contend they're still owed backpay.

Deploying mindful nutrition habits throughout the workday staves off advisor stress while sharpening analytical thinking and client communication skills.

Volatility, concerns over security and custody, and a lack of clear regulatory framework are the key barriers to adoption, according to Financial Planning's August Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook survey.

Customer satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans is down, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. But some financial advisors say zero-premium plans remain a lifeline for cash-strapped seniors.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank, which is focusing its growth push in the Southeast, is also planning to renovate 300 existing offices as part of an effort to attract more mass-affluent customers.

Only about 4% to 6% of advisors switch firms in a given year, for any number of reasons. Here's how growing advisory teams add to their ranks.

Today's bereaved women clients expect respect, empathy and real connection from wealth managers as the great wealth transfer unfolds.

A group of former Ameriprise brokers argue they had no say in a court agreement requiring them to hand over their cell phones and other devices to a third-party forensic examiner.

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" are doing well, but experts say that doesn't tell the story of the overall economy, which is struggling under the surface.

Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men, according to new research from the Transamerica Institute. Financial advisors say that has significant implications for retirement planning.

Experts say there are many reasons some beneficiaries reject assets and big problems if they fail to do so correctly. Here's a guide to avoiding them.

At 42, an Idaho store clerk dreams of retiring by 55. His ultra-frugal freegan lifestyle could make it happen, but advisors have one major concern.

A number of variables including illiquidity and opaque valuations may cause advisors to think twice before recommending this alternative asset to clients.