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The president of Merit Financial Advisors said deciding to merge her previous firm instead of following a succession plan allowed her to shift perspective.

The adjustments reflect how inflation is slowing down and upcoming changes to the rules based on the Secure 2.0 Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

In trying to claim the title "No. 1 global wealth manager," Citi is putting a lot of stock in its ability to secure client referrals through its bank. Will it be enough?

The election on Tuesday will have far-reaching economic consequences, ranging from how Americans are taxed to how the country trades with the world.

Sales were mostly flat until 2020. Over the past four years though, they've nearly doubled.

An industry survey of 200 compliance officers showed that a mere 12% of respondents currently using AI said they also adopted an AI risk management framework; experts said advisory firms need an AI governance plan ASAP.

Cinda Collins alleged before a FINRA arbitration panel that RBC fired her in late 2019 in an attempt to "steal much of her book of business without compensating her for it."

The middle and later stages may have less potential for astronomical returns but still offer advantages for high net worth investors, experts tell FP.

The amount individuals can contribute to 401(k)s in 2025 has increased by $500 to $23,500, but the IRA limit remains $7,000.

RBC Wealth Management pulls wealth teams from Morgan Stanley, and Citi hires a wealth lending head from Goldman Sachs.

Regulators accused the firm of misleading customers about fees and of not being upfront about conflicts of interest with its recommendations of mutual funds, private equity and other investments.

The Federal Reserve began cutting rates in September. The December meeting is its last of 2024. Will the cutting continue, or will there be a pause? Doug Peta, Chief Strategist, U.S. Investment Strategy, at BCA Research, discusses the meeting and future policy.

The sale could see up to 50 advisors move to Stifel but doesn't involve B. Riley's 190 independent wealth managers.

Initial employment data shows virtually no job growth in October. With the Federal Reserve's focus on the labor market, the reading could seal the deal for a November rate cut.

Is your firm promoting diversified advisors? Can your clients relate to you despite cultural differences? Those questions and more were addressed by leaders of top wealth firms and regulatory agencies during FINRA's Diversity Leadership Summit this week.

Its backers should file a lawsuit based on the "very flimsy" exemption for prohibited transactions enabling annuity sales under current rules, an expert says.

Before the injunction, Gary Carruthers is believed to have poached $24.3 million in client assets in breach of a nonsolicitation agreement.

New CEO Rich Steinmeier depicted a firm that's conducting business as usual despite the turmoil in its upper ranks earlier in the month.

Despite the increase in overall confidence, election anxiety has remained a potent force for financial advisors and clients.

Advisors must educate themselves on how climate-related risk can impact the lives, portfolios and net worths of their clients — and communicate those risks accordingly.