Independent advisors

Independent Neal Simon was overwhelmed by a popular Democratic incumbent.

Studies have shown an I.Q. can drop 10 to 12 points while attending to electronic messages, an expert says.

The independent broker-dealers born during this fraught year have thrived. Now, however, their role in creating today’s independent advisor threatens their ability to survive another half-century.

The No. 1 IBD poached two more teams from the largest firm in rival network Cetera Financial Group.

Financial advisors can reduce distractions and increase their profits by outsourcing these functions.

The Wealth Enhancement Group has reached $9.7 billion in client assets under a slew of M&A deals and substantial organic growth.

From barbecue sauce to jumping out of planes, planners share their strategies of bonding with investors.

The firm charges a very low fee but then steers customers to — can you guess? — its own funds.

Advisors see raising their rates as a difficult topic to broach, but one RIA coach has a variety of methods for approaching it.

Enforcement actions against IAs and reps at the state level soar in 2017, according to NASAA report.

The practice transitioned in a week in which 15 advisors joined their new firm in three separate moves.

The No. 7 IBD expects such moves by advisors to increase in coming years, so it's ramping up offerings aimed at fee-only services.

Although these firms provide the RIA industry a lot of support, they could be doing more.

Even planners need a little extra help sometimes.

While the No. 1 IBD has retained a significant portion of the hybrid RIA’s advisors, its founder says the firm has major outside recruiting opportunities.

Charged with leading the firm’s recruiting and sales strategy, Scott Posner will report to the recent successor to Bill Morrissey, who left the firm last month.

While the IBD advocacy organization supports the proposal’s approach, key questions loom over the timeline and makeup of the potential regulation.

The practice is at least the second this year to jump from the Advisor Group firm to its similarly sized rival.

The No. 1 IBD drew in a team composed of both CPAs and advisors.