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Wells Fargo has created new positions for a director of client acquisition and a director of client experience.

Highland Capital Management had a rough ride after the 2008 crisis, logging four years of outflows from its funds. In June 2012, ING and Ivy funds alum, Brad Ross, was brought onboard as president.

While the regulatory reform effort is likely to continue on its current path if Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve Board's vice chairman, is tapped to lead the central bank, the future is decidedly murkier if Larry Summers wins the post.

Some technology challenges come even after you've made your software decisions. Recently, new soloist Dave Grant has been struggling with his CRM system.

Wedbush has brought on the former president of First Washington amid questions over his supervision of a former employee.

Brokers who hold investors’ assets will have to file quarterly reports attesting to compliance with measures toprotect customer money and securities under rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Advisors can use a focus on payout increases to create handsome total returns for their clients.

The markets have good years and bad years, but the impact on a client's investments depends on the timing.

Mike Boosel of Baird turned a part-time teaching gig, helping seniors learn about retirement planning, into a lucrative source of clients.

LPL Financial Holdings reported the strongest quarter in the company’s nearly three years as a public company, with net revenues topping $1 billion for the first time. LPL’s board of directors also announced the company’s quarterly dividend would be raised 40% to 19 cents per share.