RIAs

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.

Clients can use social media to effortlessly endorse and recommend their investment advisors. Here's what advisors must understand about client testimonials on social media.

In the March issue, columnist Bob Veres cited seven "dirty words" that were hurting RIAs.

As service models shift, dually registered advisors have been making big competitive gains. Now the SEC has them in its regulatory sights.