RIAs

Clients are “getting into more aspects of their clients lives,” says Schwab EVP Bernie Clark.

CEO Wayne Bloom says the threat of lawsuits in the wake of the new regulation prompted the change, which could be a first among IBDs.

“Q3 2016 is the eighth successive quarter of 30 or more transactions,” says David DeVoe, managing partner at DeVoe & Co.

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.