Commonwealth Financial Network

As part of a long-term industry shift, firms like Ameriprise, Commonwealth and Northwestern Mutual get most of their business from advisory fees.

Despite the slow pace of change on the representation of women, there are some standout independent wealth managers and some signs of progress.

These are the largest firms with financial advisors who work with broker-dealers but aren't their employees.

The word 'broker' carries negative connotations. But to many wealth management professionals, commission-based shops are valuable to a transforming industry.

A retirement plan and wealth practice spanning $1.4 billion displays how independent moves in 2022 are keeping up with or even surpassing those from 2021.

In J.D. Power's annual survey, a significant portion of wirehouse and independent representatives said they're considering a move to another firm.

In a panel held by NASAA, experts from giant wealth managers explained how reps and their teams often serve as the first line of defense.

Financial advisor Jay Womack won a rare rebuke with a punitive payout after a messy split with his former business partner.

In J.D. Power’s annual survey, independent and employee reps gave wealth managers a higher satisfaction index than last year.

The trio of advisors leaving Commonwealth for the regional firm are its largest “reverse breakaways” ever.