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One of the new recruits was previously affiliated with Raymond James as an independent adviser for about a decade.

The independent firm's newest recruit is a nearly 30-year industry veteran.

Two are coming back to Mother Merrill, having worked there in the 1990s.

Lobbyists who’ve been bashing away at Washington’s latest effort to regulate Wall Street pay may find the lender just grabbed the hammer from their hands.

It may seem like a no-brainer for RIA owners to look within the firm when they retire. Yet this assumption overlooks critical aspects of what an internal succession plan actually entails, says consulting executive David DeVoe.

Clients who turned 70 1/2 this summer have to act fast on their distributions to avoid paying a hefty penalty to the IRS. Plus, giving away stocks versus selling them.

Some worry that hiring interns will be too costly or time consuming.

When more clients live ever longer lives, what's an adviser to do?

It's one of the biggest hurdles many advisers face, and it's still critical for investing success, says T. Rowe Price's Brian Rogers.

The advisory group decided that operating as an RIA was a better option.

Lincoln Investment will gain 350 advisers in its acquisition, which CEO Ed Forst foresaw 20 years ago.

John Stump, once seen as the All-American Main Street banker, is now battling to restore the bank's reputation.

An aggressive pricing strategy, new partnerships and the backing of a wealthy partner keeps the hybrid robo competitive.

The planner, who oversaw $132 million in client assets while at the wirehouse, is starting out on his own with help from Raymond James, the firm said.

The bank’s president Tim Sloan has been meeting with members of Congress and their staffs in Washington, said people with knowledge of the discussions.

Advisers who are attentive will find that they retain their books of business.

Charles Augustus Banks called San Antonio Spurs player Tim Duncan's claims against him "naïve and immature" last year. Now the former RIA is under indictment by a federal grand jury and faces SEC charges.

The executive was previously named one of On Wall Street's top 100 branch managers.

The firm is buying City Financial, where brokers oversaw approximately $4 billion, according to the company.

The robo adviser expands its offerings and is developing a memo to answer concerns after the firm temporarily suspended trading the morning after the Brexit vote.