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The heads of the employee and independent advisory channels will report to Ameriprise CEO Jim Cracchiolo when Don Froude steps down as president of the firm's Personal Advisor Group.

Big names in the bond industry have lent their names to actively-managed ETFs, betting their reputations will translate into investor interest. But active management's recent record against index funds makes it a tough sell for some.

Former head of private banking at Macquarie to develop strategy in the Los Angeles area.

Among the wealthiest clients, Fidelity and Vanguard retain their perennial leadership positions in firm perception, but there is room for others to advance their brand, according to a new study on investor sentiment toward insurance and retirement investment product providers.

The total amount of outstanding municipal securities and loans in the market rose 0.6% to $3.65 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year, as U.S. bank muni holdings increased 2.5% and mutual fund muni holdings rose to a record high $658 billion.

Instead of a broad stock index, should advisors consider ETFs weighted by dividend payments?

Sterne Agee's institutional equity business was one of several pieces of the company that Stifel planned to sell upon agreeing to acquire the firm.

Even after defaults, high-yield bonds have earned above-market returns.

Leaders at the biggest firms are looking to deferred compensation and other ways to grow shareholder value and control costs.

Handing off responsibility can be scary and challenging. But it's the only way to empower staff and position your firm for growth. Use these tips to be more effective.