RIAs

Need a gut check on your career? Read what top recruiters have to say about the big and small firms in the industry.

Many clients want to leave an impact after they’re gone but don’t know how to go about it. Here’s how to approach the uncomfortable conversations.

Advisors who should self-report a violation — but don’t — could face enforcement actions.

As the shift to fee-based accounts roils the industry, forward-thinking firms are revisiting how they pay employees while also making work more enjoyable. By Charles Paikert

The newly independent advisors added a new team and are looking to bring on more practices.

Dean Hoover is the latest advisor to join the Raymond James-affiliated independent firm.

Planners are seeking the independence and support that they say they aren’t getting at wirehouses.

Before making any changes to the compensation plan, find out what your partners value most. You may be surprised how agreeable they are.

Thinking of leaving a big broker-dealer? Answer these three questions first, recruiter Mark Elzweig writes.

Demand for financial advisors is rising in Southern California, so to keep up with the latest trends, Halbert Hargrove engages in a compensation benchmarking study twice year.