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The industry self-regulator is also concerned about third-party vendors, anti-money-laundering policies and whether certain annuity products are in clients' best interests.

Avantax acquired Sweeney Kovar, and Marsico Financial Group bought Care Accounting.

Firms are deploying new tools to create campaigns and track how effective their marketing spending is, but the core concept of connecting directly with clients and prospects on a human level hasn't changed.

The first-of-its-kind survey of the channel showed that among directors, women can expect tens of thousands of dollars less than men in the same roles.

Jeffrey Dobyns, the president of SageSpring Wealth Partners, says he and his colleagues were looking for greater freedom to make use of technology their clients wanted and needed.

Brian Thorp is founder and CEO of Wealthtender, an online reviews platform designed for SEC compliance.

With over 25 years in the financial services industry, he is applying his experience and passion at Wealthtender to help more people enjoy life with less money stress. 

Annie Chen is a senior specialist of research at Gartner. As part of the Enterprise CFO research team in Gartner's finance practice, she works with functional leaders and their teams to conduct in-depth research of their pressing challenges, surfacing evidenced best practices and practical tools practitioners can put to their own use. Prior to joining Gartner, she worked in the financial services industry, helping financial advisors navigate companies' services.

The wealth management business of the world's largest credit union and its 14 million members opted to choose its own destination after a giant M&A deal.

The incoming Treasury chief will have to reconcile his deficit-reduction plans with the Trump administration's much-anticipated tax cuts.