Independent advisors

Some think the firm needs to become better known if it's to reach its growth goals.

Columbia Wealth Advisors consists of roughly 50 advisors and other professionals affiliated with a large regional bank.

The number of wealthy Asian Americans is growing. But most RIAs courting them are missing a key approach, according to one firm that is doing it differently.

The CRPC is a popular sister certification of the CFP. FP spoke with the program's head and with advisors who say it's a must-have credential for retirement planning.

Regulators promise to pay special attention to how firms are using technology to not only guide investments but also to protect client data.

New research from Fidelity Investments finds that advisors speak highly of independence but lack the knowledge to do it with confidence.

The leaders of the group specializing in serving high net worth families were seeking to run their business entirely on a fiduciary basis.

Planners tout advantages of IRAs, equity investing and delaying retirement for clients worried about inflation.

Firms and industry groups warn that the regulator's proposal for reining in robo-advisors and sophisticated investing algorithms would step on their fiduciary duties and Regulation Best Interest.

The CEO of the 10-year-old hybrid RIA sees opportunity ahead to scoop up smaller practices in a tougher environment for buyers.

Jonathan Vincent Glenn's admissions follow his $3 million settlement with the SEC over similar charges.

The Wall Street giant is seeking to enforce contract clauses meant to keep former employees from working for rival firms or reaching out to clients for six months.

Industry recruiters say offers of shares in advisory firms are hard to value.

The Overland Park, Kansas firm's latest acquisition comes right off its deal to buy Goldman Sachs' Personal Financial Management unit this quarter.

Financial Planning's staff has compiled 84 songs that we believe speak to the souls of advisors.

The president of Kestra Financial spoke with FP about the power of using relationships to help recruit big talent, and how the firm differentiates on the talent market.

Former SEC lawyers say regulators are now likely going through their cases and deciding which are emergencies worth pursuing even if the agency's staffing is severely reduced.

The appointment comes amid the organization's push for 'title protection' for financial planners.

While the three letters have attracted criticism from the left and the right in the past year, constructing portfolios reflecting sustainable values is still in demand.

It's not all hard luck and even harder times in country music. Sometimes the songs are about making money — and they can offer some sage advice on what to do with it.