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Altruist has earned legions of fans among financial advisors for sleek technology and low, clear fees. But its critics question whether that is enough to catch up to the giants that have dominated the business for decades.

An industry recruiter said departing Commonwealth teams tend to stick with brokerages because their objections are less to IBDs and more to LPL. Generous transition deals also help.

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department offered guidance on rollovers between retirement plans and individual retirement accounts.

The proposed regulations clarify nondiscrimination requirements for employers offering Trump account contribution programs and dependent care assistance.

Edward Jones financial advisors helped the firm reel in $17.7 billion in net new assets in the second quarter. And another recent filing gave clues about the firm's upcoming planned changes to equity stakes.

Jeffrey Cleveland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Payden & Rygel, will discuss the FOMC meeting, the new SEP and Chair Warsh's press conference.

Although many advisors choose to leave Wall Street mainstays in favor of firms offering greater independence, some find they're still most at home at another wirehouse. Just ask Todd Hatfield.

The IRS and the Treasury issued guidance on the permanent extension of the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave under the OBBBA.

Brokerages are too dependent on the billions they make every year from clients' uninvested cash, industry analysts say. LPL is responding with a long-term review of its pricing.

LPL saw its net income swell while considering price changes meant to lower payouts on client assets.

In the race to win a coveted role on the next mega U.S. IPO and manage the ensuing riches, Wall Street's wealth advisors are ramping up lending to founders and entrepreneurs based on the soaring values of their private companies.

Industry lawyers and recruiters share the key steps bank-based advisors can take to avoid litigation or lower legal exposure when moving clients to a new firm.

The Swiss banking giant sees its net new assets fall off again, largely owing to tax withdrawals, CEO Sergio Ermotti said. But ongoing advisor departures are also a culprit.

Raymond James posted record client assets, continued strong advisor recruiting and rolled out its proprietary AI assistant in a strong third quarter.

The SEC opened public comment on Regulation E-Delivery, a proposal that would replace its decades-old guidance-based framework and make electronic delivery the default for required investor disclosures.

Schwab directly or indirectly manages only 2% of the $37 trillion in U.S. wealth that could be in the hands of advisors, according to CEO Rick Wurster. The size of the opportunity means there is no need to compete with the firm's RIA clients.

The firm isn't discussing the news reports suggesting it's for sale. Here's how it has built such a close relationship with so many planners over the years.

FINRA's annual snapshot shows how the wealth industry is changing, from key business metrics and marketing trends to shifts in registration and a shrinking branch footprint.

JPMorgan has a habit of taking its former private client advisors to court and accusing them of trying to steal clients they met through bank referrals. An industry recruiter says such suits aren't necessarily a sign of recruiting deals gone bad.

As the SEC pushes to widen access to private equity, private credit and other alternative investments, Morgan Stanley and Envestnet are among firms that already have funds no longer aimed exclusively at "accredited investors."