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The giants of the channel grabbed most of the spots in the rankings, but some of their smaller or midsize rivals are also expanding quickly.

The trio of financial advisors cited the needs of ensemble advisory practices, succession resources and the option to convert to a hybrid RIA model someday.

The wealth management giant questions if there has ever been so large a civil sanction handed down in response to "negligent mistakes" made in an attempt to comply with "unwritten rules."

An aging advisor base, continuing consolidation in M&A deals and shrinking organic growth are causing teams to consider changes, J.D. Power said.

One of the largest independent wealth management firms faces a big potential SEC judgment in a case that sheds light on industry revenue-sharing practices.

LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, Raymond James, Ameriprise and other industry giants drove a much bigger volume of transitions this year.

These 10 firms have the most certified financial planners among their advisors, highlighting the channel's ongoing shift away from sales to advice.

These 10 firms are driving the ongoing shift in the industry to fiduciary advice and away from sales commissions.

In an effort to recruit directly from planning programs, the wealth management firm rolled out a job seeker directory and planned more campus visits.

Organic growth and acquisitions, along with the help of the owner-clients of the advisory practice, are fueling its approach to fourfold expansion.

J.D. Power's latest study used a different scaling method that brought down scores across the industry among 15 major firms examined in the firm's annual poll.

One industry recruiter called the Aegis group at Lincoln 'the last people we expected to move.'

Financial advisors who work with their loved ones say the setup comes with its own particular benefits and challenges.

Cedarwood Financial Partners left Edward Jones after decades in an effort to carry out ambitious growth targets.

Advisor Group, Ameriprise, Cetera, Commonwealth, LPL and Raymond James are getting bigger and streamlining a crowded field of business as they go.

Securian's alleged tactics with departing managing partners highlight a troubling trend among firms claiming to offer flexibility and freedom.

In a panel at the Quad-A conference, executives from the three major firms explained how they view the industry's path forward on diversity.

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.