A note by Morningstar DBRS analysts warned of the risks working against big RIA aggregators' success in consolidating a fragmented channel of the industry so rapidly.

The big moves hit the Swiss firm as it continues to lose advisors on a net basis — though now it's reportedly sweetening its recruiting offers.

Difficult personal experiences led the founder of virtual firm YGC Wealth to become the first strategic advisor to BestFarewell, a technology start-up that aims to help grieving families process and organize end-of-life planning documents.

The North Carolina-based regional has recruited Michael Lyons to serve as CEO, starting Sept. 1. Lyons will replace Bill Rogers, who plans to retire in April 2027.

There's value in having money in one place, but some 401(k) rules make rollovers more trouble than they're worth.

Members of the Transparent Advisor Movement are meeting around the country in "Flat Fridays" events. And the collaboration is revealing all of the nuance around fees.

With a $10M gift to create and run a school of financial planning, Ric Edelman aims to solve the retirement readiness crisis and wealth management's talent shortage.

Advisor Growth Solutions founder Jeffrey Czajka created a new professional community for early-career advisors at a low price point by the field's standards.

Median total compensation for certified financial planners climbed to $195,000 last year. But pay varied widely, depending on factors like experience and type of firm worked at.

The U.S. Department of Labor collected public comments on its proposal to give fiduciaries discretion to include alternative investments in 401(k) plans.

The report by ISS Market Intelligence displays both a large uptick in moves by financial advisors and other reps last year and trends over the past decade or more.

A presentation by Succession Resource Group shares the key pitfalls to avoid for RIAs seeking to create succession plans and recruit financial advisors.

An industry recruiter says two big questions remain: Can Raymond James keep up its recruiting momentum after most Commonwealth advisors are settled? And how will LPL Financial respond?

Advisors overwhelmingly think they are adept at serving women investors, but fewer than 4 in 10 say they actually understand women's financial and retirement goals.

Section 529 plans, or qualified tuition programs, offer tax-advantaged savings for educational expenses, but advisors say clients should also consider the accounts' limitations.

The rankings of the fastest-growing RIAs over the past 12 months, compiled by AdvizorPro, highlight key nuances of the channel's rapid expansion.

RBC's U.S. wealth business also benefited from a surge in loans to clients.

Equipping advisors with both soft and hard leadership skills can not only give them a morale boost, but also encourage them to stick around.

Gryphon Wealth will keep Wells Fargo Clearing Services as its custodian in a deal that brings in tech support from TradePMR, a firm acquired by Robinhood in 2024.

If wealth management clients have children who are recent college graduates, pointing them in the right direction on their first 401(k)s helps build strong connections with two generations.