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From why FINRA's BrokerCheck service for investors is facing criticism on multiple fronts to why top advisors want equity and career growth, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.

Raymond James appointed a new COO for its Private Client Group as well as a replacement North Atlantic regional director.

Including the next generation in a family's charitable activities helps advisors build a relationship.

To protect clients, make sure you understand the difference between regular dividend increases and "extra" or "special" dividends.

Banks of all sizes are struggling to increase the revenues and profits that they can eke out of their retail operations - while trying to elbow their competitors out of the same turf. To do so, bankers need to face some hard truths about their branches, technology and M&A ambitions.

Raymond James has gone on a recruiting spree, poaching million-dollar producers from all four wirehouse firms. But they're not the only ones signing up new talent. Here are the most recent advisor moves.

Advisors and their HNW clients too often shy away from difficult conversations about inheritance planning. Here are some ideas for advisors to help start the dialogue.

The asset management industry has stepped up marketing efforts aimed at advisors, hoping to boost both sales and credibility.

The proposal would require advisors changing firms to disclose financial incentives of $100,000 or more in either upfront recruitment bonuses or deferred bonuses, according to FINRA documents.

For wealthy and high-profile clients, privacy can be hard to attain. But most people don't want their personal lives made public, especially when they are going through a divorce. Here's how planners can help.