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The drive for boutique fund providers to outsource in order to streamline operations is largely motivated by the largest providers that make it difficult, if not impossible, for many new players to enter the industry and succeed over the long run.

A Wells Fargo advisor team that managed $200 million in assets has left to join Steward Partners, an independent firm founded a year ago by former wirehouse managers.

FINRA's Enforcement Department alleges that the registered rep issued and distributed unauthorized ATM cards as part of a scheme to steal customer funds.

Do the instruments make sense in an low-rate environment? And if so, should you build them in-house? Get tips from fixed-income experts.

Latest Morgan Stanley advisor additions around the country bring a combined $565M in AUM and over $3M in revenue.

Merrill Lynch grows its Chicago presence by hiring UBS team with $500M in AUM and nearly $5M in revenue.

Planners are often required to use encryption, which can be a powerful tool to protect private information. But advisors have to understand the basics and how to get their clients - and staff - on the same page.

Stressing the importance of realistic risk tolerance and the inevitability of encountering volatile markets is critical.

Expanding its advisor ranks, small broker-dealer Jefferies announced the hire of a rio of Barclays veterans that bring a focus on REITs and MLPs.

Caleb Brown and Michael Kitces, founders of New Planner Recruiting, have launched of a new website that focuses exclusively on job opportunities with independent financial planning firms.