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A record number of Americans expect to be unemployed soon, giving advisors opportunities to help them plan.

Analysts say that firms that are forced to start paying clients higher rates may have to raise their advisory fees and cut costs to make up for the revenue losses.

These firms ramped up their ranks through recruiting and M&A deals at notable rates over the past decade — even as the channel experienced record growth.

However, financial advisors have been trying to ease client fears by taking a longer view.

One of the most successful recruiting firms in recent years, LPL again finds happy hunting grounds at its rival giant in the independent brokerage channel.

The industry's growth has set records in the number of firms, client assets and M&A deals. These firms stand out from their peers, though.

The Federal Trade Commission says it's weighing a likely appeal of the ruling.

Unexpected perks of family philanthropy can include mended rifts, improved financial literacy and next-gen involvement in generational wealth.

The new rule comes after advisors had expressed concerns about personal safety and data privacy.

These 12 independent wealth management firms are setting a higher bar than their peers, but they and the industry still have a very long way to go.