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The founders of today’s most successful advisory firms won’t change because of an “invisible scar,” says columnist Bob Veres.

Regulations can take a long time to reverse.

Ensuring that a client's windfall today lasts longer than just tomorrow takes more than financial acumen, experts say.

Which banks are advisors moving to? One recently jumped to Woodforest National Bank from Merrill Lynch. Eight others switched to Arvest Bank, Northern Trust, Union Bank, U.S. Bank and Wilmington Trust from myriad financial services firms.

No performance chasers here; these investors buy on the downside.

The regional broker-dealer adds another team to its roster while wirehouses continue to scale back on recruiting.

The RIA rep fabricated account statements and used forged letterheads as part of the deception, investigators say.

The top independents all state going public is a goal, but there are doubts about broad market support.

Let technology help your practice increase customer retention and find better prospects.

Clients should start shoring up their savings by chipping in as much as they reasonably can to their employer’s retirement plan, especially if it comes with a matching contribution.