Independent advisors

Macroeconomic trends and matters of convenience will move advisors, assets and markets next year in the ever-changing wealth management space.

The representative had already been permitted to resign and suspended by state regulators, but the firm lost its case for additional damages.

The broker-dealer has also appointed a new northeastern regional director for its independent contractor division.

Ameriprise scores big in its latest round of recruiting.

With 27,000 advisors on the move this year in wealth management, the industry remains in a period of flux.

Planners are overwhelmed by options and wary of expensive solutions that don't do what's promised.

The executive argues the firm’s ownership structure is giving it a leg up — rather than posing the issues for advisors decried by critics.

Executives say valuing friendliness alongside other factors is helping to drive a record $66 million in incoming production this year.

The firm has seen a number of planners exit in recent months.

"This multigenerational shift in wealth will reshape the wealth management landscape over the next quarter century," an expert says.

The fully-independent channel remain a competitive threat to IBDs attempting to retain top advisors while dealing with lost revenue.

The company's head count has expanded by 43 advisors in the past year.

The advisors retained from shuttering Broker Dealer Financial Services will add more than 80 advisors now able to tap into the buying firm’s offerings.

Commonwealth Financial Network is helping advisors convert to full RIA status and, in the opinion of advisors and executives, shedding its traditional label.

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.