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The board's plans focus on aggressive growth, increased awareness of mark and regulatory impact.

The path from administrative assistant to bank advisor is just part of Annette Martin’s story. Here, we offer more on her shift to fee business, including when not to do it.

Ameriprise reported strong earnings boosted by robust growth from the firm's wealth management unit.

If an advisor is offered 360% of trailing-12, this app will break down the details: how much is upfront and how much is doled out for various thresholds along the way. Plus, annual payout bonuses will be revealed.

For firms looking to grow, here are eight smart trends seen among successful firms.

From talking about why advisors may be missing the boat on retirement plans to regulators zeroing in on elderly client protections, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.

UBS reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter, boosted by record profits from its wealth management divisions.

Seeing people come up short with the money needed for a retirement home was sad for one administrative assistant. In her new career she helps such people and produces more than $1 million a year doing it.

Commonwealth scores $500M former LPL firm, while LPL takes $270M practice from Commonwealth.

Julius Baer Group, Switzerland's third-largest wealth manager, said profit declined 30% last year as it absorbed Merrill Lynch businesses acquired from Bank of America.