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Legal and regulatory considerations on the path to independence.

Mary Justice joined the Private Client Reserve as the unit’s greater Seattle market leader from Marsh Inc.

More than half of Gen X and Gen Y consumers in the U.S. admit having little or no knowledge about investments and financial products, according to a LIMRA study.

Love seems to be in the air on this Valentine’s Day; love in the form of the attractive acquisition by Aberdeen Asset Management that is.

The story of how Bradley Cull got his start in the financial services industry sounds like the plot from an F. Scott Fitzgerald story, except with a happy ending.

Client events are essential for maintaining a strong book of business. Financial planners offered several pieces of specific advice for advisors interested in holding great events.

Merrill Lynch has added four financial advisors overseeing $996 million in client assets from rival firms including Piper Jaffray, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo.

The list has been narrowed down to 100 finalists for the Top 10 Branch Managers of the Year. Check out who made the list and stay tuned for the announcement of the final 10 in May.

Mutual fund flows slowed down somewhat the week ended Feb. 6, although funds are still going strong in the black.

Fewer investors across all age groups are using traditional advisors as their primary advice provider, with the decline most pronounced among investors under 50.