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Across more than two years of advisor surveys, industry worries have evolved dramatically. Yet certain themes continue to capture attention.

Many financial advisors say that mentorship was key to their early success. Here's how advisors found and built those relationships.

Wells Fargo pulls $722M in AUM from Merrill while Osaic adds a $540M team from Primerica (but gets sued); Stifel sells independent unit, and First Clearing names new head.

A Financial Planning survey of 250 advisors reveals the top AI features they're still waiting for — from workflow automation to compliance support.

An expert adviser explains the many considerations to take into account before deciding on this as an option for employees.

Resources and personal connections offer significant advantages. But financial advisors and other experts say they only get new RIAs part of the way.

Nearly half of advisors are considering adding this service, according to the Financial Planning's October Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook.

Wells Fargo also pulls from Merrill and Raymond James again from Commonwealth, while AlphaCore buys up a big RIA and the FPA gets a new CEO.

The SEC hasn't put forward a new rule for advisors' use of AI since dropping a proposal earlier this year. Is the lack of regulation hindering innovation?

The challenge bedevils many heirs' property owners. Here's why experts say it's such a threat and how financial professionals can help guide families through it.