Industry

Robert Russo says the Independent Advisor Alliance has recruited nearly three dozen IFP reps, and other large enterprises have also made inroads.

Close relationships are part of what makes the profession special, one advisor has found.

The brokerage firm is holding off on making major changes while regulatory frameworks shift once again.

The upfront tax benefits are undeniable, but that doesn’t necessarily help business owners in the long run.

The twin brothers launched Platinum Advisor Strategies well before many IBDs started rolling out promotional and coaching services for advisors.

Both the regional BD and RIA have benefited from an exodus of wirehouse talent.

Clients still scarred from the losses are better prepared for the next market nosedive, advisors say.

Mutual Securities has added five new affiliated practices this year to grow to 26 teams with more than $1.5 billion in AUM on its corporate RIA.

The case is a legacy of the fallout from Puerto Rico's bond crisis and the performance of UBS closed-end funds.

Training programs may seem expensive, but they cost just pennies compared to the expense of losing talent and hiring replacements.