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Bank advisor teams command an estimated $243.2 billion in assets under management, or 39% of all assets in the channel. That's pretty good, considering that only 17% of bank advisors work in teams.

Securities America and United Advisors have recruited Kevin Hughes, a top former Morgan Stanley branch manager, to head up their new hybrid independent wealth advisory business.

Advisors must consider whether bank stocks pose a particular risk to dividend-focused clients.

Treasuries fell, pushing 10-year note yields higher for a third day, as a report showed initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, reducing haven demand.

Lawmakers repeatedly returned to the question of whether the five agencies involved in writing the Volcker Rule can enforce it consistently across the various entities they oversee, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing featuring top regulatory officials.

Many wirehouse advisors had to change their compensation disclosure following an abrupt change last fall by the CFP Board.

With Walt Disney's hyper-focus on the guest experience as inspiration, here are a few ways advisors can create an even better client experience.

As consumers increasingly transact through digital channels, the Ohio bank is expanding its newer branch concepts to include so-called smart ATMs in a bid to free staffers from managing a cash drawer.

The board's plans focus on aggressive growth, increased awareness of mark and regulatory impact.

Who would have expected that after four years of up markets, the S&P would return more than 32% last year? Here are some lessons learned from 2013, according to one advisor coach.