RIAs

One recruit started in the industry more than two decades ago.

It's unknown how many of Scottrade's 1,000 brokers and 800 RIAs will ultimately be part of the new firm

The new recruits come from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Will RBC's Christopher Vollmer, the current No. 1 on the regional ranking, return to the newest list? Or will a new young professional take the top spot? Advisers now have more time to join this elite group.

Tibergien: RIA valuations will sink. Seivert: Financing for deals will be just fine.

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

"Optimizing choice for our clients … is critical to how we operate as a firm," CEO James Gorman said during an earnings call where the wirehouse reported net revenue was a record $3.9 billion last quarter.

Paul T. Lebel excessively traded shares that carried large front-end loads and "willfully disregarded the customers' interest," the agency said.

A $2.2 billion Morgan Stanley team's move to independence shows how breakaways use shell companies to take advantage of the legal pact, and why more than 1,500 firms have signed on.

Fee-only advisors seek clarification from the DoL on compliance requirements.