RIAs

RIAs are gaining market share of assets, although wirehouses will still control nearly $6 trillion by 2016, the research firm predicts.

Three advisors for San Diego-based Total Wealth Management -- including one who apparently once worked for the FBI -- now face SEC charges for allegedly paying themselves concealed revenue-sharing fees from investments they recommended to clients.

Washington Wealth Management has recruited two advisors from UBS and Wells Fargo, where they collectively managed approximately $150 million in assets.

NAPFA has named a fee-only RIA who has served in the U.S. Navy to serve as its next national chair.

Study finds short-term AUM and compensation growth, but long-term problems ahead for financial advisors.

AUM drops 31% as more top brass depart, with parent SunTrust filling executive ranks with veterans of the bank.

The rapidly emerging online distribution channel is attracting serious venture capital, while "do-it-yourself" firms with combined delivery mechanisms will be a "smart bet" going forward. See the list.

Head of LPL's Advisor Services' departure 'not related to company performance,' according to a company statement.

Integrating online and in-person advisor experiences to keep up with the competition will be a critical priority for wealth managers, according to the report.

Louisiana-based Summit Financial aims to expand establish itself as a regional power in the Southeast, leveraging its location between New Orleans and Houston.