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Trustworthy, a digital vault for consumers to store and find documents, recently expanded its platform to advisors and financial professionals. Here's what's next for the AI-backed startup.

The latest legal action over the industry's handling of clients' uninvested cash suggests sweeps are a bigger profit generator than most firms let on.

Meanwhile, several top executives at the regulator saw their pay rise in 2023 as compared to the previous year.

A traditional focus of organic growth efforts is receding in importance for prospective customers — making a strong online footprint a requirement, experts say.

Industry groups say RIAs are receiving SEC letters inquiring about compliance with the new T+1 settlement rule for stock and bond trades.

Experts say it's important to examine clients' relationships with money but there is an ethical line when such conversations should be led by licensed professionals.

Former President Trump is disavowing the conservative blueprint, which advocates for radical shifts in regulations and taxes that would reverberate in the industry.

The new women-led RIA will focus on serving law firm partners, executives, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals and families across the country.

The SEC, FINRA and other agencies have been closely watching social media posts related to financial advice. Consultants share how to attract young investors on social media without encountering regulatory pitfalls.

Firms operating in areas where groups who live either partially or completely separately from the rest of society — including the Amish, Mennonites and Orthodox Jews — have stepped in to serve their members.