Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions

The tax-focused IBD is betting on a switch to Fidelity and Envestnet while undergoing a cultural shift.

M&A data varies widely among providers.

The IBD network disclosed the renewal of its clearing agreement, along with three firms’ intention to self-report possible mutual fund violations to the SEC.

Blucora CEO John Clendening says the cuts to head count should taper off by next year, when the firm will have dropped as many as 1,000 reps in 16 months.

The change is needed to better align the interests of RIAs and the custodians that serve them.

Banks and wirehouses have a head start on data, while RIAs face challenges, according to a new report.

The definition of independence for advisors is changing, according to a new report.

The new platform aims to scoop up mass-market clients with just $5,000 in investable assets.

The nation's largest IBDs are growing again, but are they innovating fast enough to keep up with the industry's transformation?

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.

Talent wars are pushing compensation packages higher.

National Financial Services accused the brokers' former IBD of breach of contract in a case displaying the complexities of such moves.

The securities-backed lending platform provides liquidity to borrowers and transparency to advisors, the investment banking giant says.

At least three dual practices with nearly $1.5 billion in client assets have left since the No. 1 IBD unveiled the new guidelines.

The big questions firm owners should be asking in a booming M&A market.

Focus Financial adds a $4 billion wealth management firm to its expanding roster.

The CEO of the firm’s parent says it expects to trim hundreds more advisors from its ranks over coming months.

As investment management becomes a supporting service, software providers are facing disruption.

Executives from Pershing and Fidelity say smaller firms can find a home in the hybrid space.

A collaboration with Lincoln has yielded 30 platform enhancements for advisors, with more to follow.