RIAs

An online war is underway for deposits, as a wide range of players — traditional wealth managers, big banks, digital-only platforms and fintechs — offer high-interest savings and checking through apps and websites.

CFPs aren’t excused from acting as fiduciaries — even if they work at a firm that requires them to recommend proprietary funds.

In five bite-sized offerings, Chairman Jay Clayton fails to tell the public what it needs to know about RIAs vs. brokers.

There’s a showdown looming between financial advisors and the custodians that safeguard their clients’ money. It’s been brewing for some time, and the move by Charles Schwab on Tuesday to offer commission-free trading makes the clash all but inevitable.

Jud Bergman grew the largest TAMP from a startup to one of the leading firms in the industry, driving the profession forward, mourners say.

Four erroneous beliefs cause many new planners to fail.

“I do not meet anyone in person and that's intentional,” says one financial advisor.

An incentive program allows employees to receive as much as $7,200 over three years.

As custodial pricing continues to fall, it’s still unclear where firms will make up the the money — but analysts and advisors agree other custodians will follow suit.

The team, featuring three industry veterans, has opened a new Washington office.