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Clients expect their emails and texts to be responded to nearly instantly, says Earl Jefferson, founder of Texas-based advisory 7th Harvest Investments.

Four elite advisers who left the independent channel to launch their own RIA deliver blow to Wells Fargo's target of a best-ever recruiting year.

Active asset managers such as GAM are facing higher regulatory costs and the growing popularity of low-cost ETFs that passively track markets.

The views echo concerns expressed by some managers as stocks reached record highs and bond yields plunged to historic lows.

While it is understandable for parents to support their children's athletic goals, they should learn to cut back on other expenses.

The bank is the second to join the firm's network in less than a week.

George Merhoff poured his clients' portfolios into a handful of energy stocks that plummeted in value, ex-clients allege in arbitration cases.

Nascent partnership at largest female-run IBD ends as Erica McGinnis leaves top spot. Expect more heads to roll, one expert says.

See which independent broker-dealers have the highest revenue.

A variety of clients may find it wiser to hold back.

A variety of clients may find it wiser to hold back.

Also, Dynasty lured teams managing nearly $1 billion in client assets to independence.

The broker allegedly swiped $1,035 from the bank by using a fee-rebate system to wrongfully move funds into his checking and savings accounts.

The hedge fund's legal woes, however, have taken a toll on the company's stock, which has fallen about 71% in the past year.

Equities and currencies are extending two months of gains after a report showed U.S. gross domestic product grew at less than half the pace forecast by analysts.

If costs continue to escalate, Medicare may be forced to pass on the costs to beneficiaries, who are mostly retirees.

Planners may be called on to invest assets within a client’s trust, but the ability to do so can vary greatly. What's more, the election outcome could eliminate some trusts altogether.

Some firms are still hesitant about hiring graduates from college or university programs, but that may be changing, writes Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Emery.

The seven recruits made the move from three wirehouses, Raymond James and Stifel.