Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Fewer than 3% of U.S. advisory firms report registrations with foreign regulators, and the meager ranks reflect the difficulty of breaking into international markets.
In an opinion sought by Morgan Stanley, the Department of Labor finds the firm's deferred compensation "appears to be a bonus program" used to reward loyalty and good behavior and not a retirement benefit.
As AI use expands in wealth management, so too does regulatory risk. Experts at Future Proof shared what questions RIAs should ask vendors, along with tips on implementing firm-wide AI guardrails.
Raymond James has gone from being one of the lowest payers of third-party recruiters to one of the higher. That's helped it get more "swings at the plate" with teams looking to leave rival firms.
It is easier to double the average client, or average up, than it is to double the number of current-average clients served, or efficiency up.
A frequent subject of SEC enforcement complaints and examinations can cause newer firms pain if they don't follow the rules.