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Many express frustration with either real or perceived doubts about clients' concerns, but experts say they're missing an opportunity to address them up front.

Financial Planning's September Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found that equities are growing hotter and cash is cooling off in client portfolios.

More Commonwealth advisors choose Osaic over LPL Financial, while LPL picks up a pair of Edward Jones advisors.

Respondents in this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook cheered the prospect of a Fed rate cut, but they didn't feel good about much else.

Over the past 18 years, the independent brokerage channel of the industry has surged massively while also evolving significantly.

Attorneys and other compliance experts say it's important that financial advisors greet any type of negative feedback with a thoughtful response — especially if it could turn into a legal matter.

Nancy Beaton, President of Uphold U.S. and CRO/CMO of Uphold Ambre Soubiran, CEO, Kaiko Raghav Chopra, Managing Partner, Tephra Digital Moderator: Holly Sraeel

Cerity Partners adds its own large RIA in New York, and Beacon Pointe acquires firms in Indiana, Washington State and New York.

A frequent subject of SEC enforcement complaints and examinations can cause newer firms pain if they don't follow the rules.

Ten financial advisors are offering fresh ideas, making bold career moves and creating deep ties to their communities. Discover how they earned their spot in this year's cohort.

After struggling to find work as a transient Army spouse, Monique Street built a career helping military families with their finances, taking their causes to lawmakers across the country.

Christopher Haigh, founder and CEO of Iconoclastic Capital, isn't afraid to speak his mind — or to change his burgeoning firm's tech stack when necessary.

Also this week, Wells Fargo recruits from LPL, RBC and TD Private Wealth, and Corient moves overseas in a deal that doubles its AUM.

Rising health care and long-term care costs are reshaping retirement planning. Advisors need to know how the landscape is shifting for retirees.

MML Investors Services, ONESCO and Integrity Alliance (formerly Brokers International) top the list as independent brokerages compete for financial advisors.

Errors and omissions policies may not represent the most exciting aspect of launching an advisory firm, but experts say custodians often require firms to purchase this and other insurance.

Also this week in Advisor Moves, Fifth Third reels in a big team from BNY Mellon, and MAI Capital Management doubles its AUM with a big acquisition deal.

The group of rapidly expanding firms includes mainstays like LPL Financial, but also smaller upstarts that are enlarging their footprints at a notable clip.

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act opened HSA access to millions, but big gaps remain. Here's what financial advisors need to know.

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.