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The Wall Street regulator shows strong interest in preventing relatively new forms of technology from being misused in ways that can harm investors.

The giant independent broker-dealer said Wednesday that it had created a new channel to target wirehouse advisors with high net worth practices.

Researchers from the Columbia Business School uncovered some major trends, but one of the co-authors says the trust of clients is one possibly immeasurable factor.

Shirl Penney and other firm leaders discussed the firm's ambitions and plans in the M&A market.

With trillions in assets likely to be handed down in coming decades, financial planners shouldn't wait to establish rapport with investors' children.

A pair of advisors caught up in long-standing recruiting litigation will lose money from an earlier FINRA award in order to pay penalties to their former employer.

Both private equity-backed acquirers made deals to purchase billion-dollar advisory firms.

Some argue the standard-setting organization could be doing more to expel 'bad apples' from the industry.

Officials are looking into the banking giant's anti-money laundering measures with clients outside the U.S.

There's room for growth in a crowded field — but it can be a risky and expensive move. Here's what to consider.