RIAs

Two former employee advisors with $240M in AUM join independent firm.

Comparing its authority to that of sororities, country clubs and other trade organizations, the CFP Board convinced a federal judge to throw out planners' fee only lawsuit.

Suggesting that the financial advice industry has evolved into robos, says former SEC Commissioner Steve Wallman, "is like saying the oceans have evolved into swimming pools."

With the bank's deal to sell its wealth management business to Stifel still pending, many advisors have jumped to either rival wirehouses or launched their own independent practices.

To appeal to this demographic, this advisor focuses on technology, fee structure and building a strong online presence.

The biggest financial firms simply have too many financial resources and technology know-how to allow upstarts to undermine what has become a core business and earnings stream.

New software aimed at helping advisors is coming into the market. But businesses of all sizes have budgets. Here are some tips for effectively implementing tech in your practice.

Three recruits from the wirehouses join the hybrid RIA Washington Wealth.

Holding special events and activities for clients can strengthen relationships with wealthy individuals in your business, as long as advisors keep within compliance.

Advisors must understand the impact different drivers have on your firm's valuation.