While CEO Jamie Price says tech capabilities rather than cost savings prompted the decision, he acknowledges the need to win over the reps who are now set to change firms.

Nearly 72% of Americans opted to stay the course and stick to their investment plan during the crisis, a survey found.

By making the right moves, retirees can reduce their taxable income and owe less in capital gains taxes, an expert says.

Recruiting is likely to accelerate as the pandemic abates, writes Mark Elzweig.

Grid stretches, small account policy changes — it’s a lot to keep track of. On Wall Street’s annual compensation report is here to help.

The IBD network had been preparing for disruption, CEO Adam Antoniades says, and it has the financial flexibility it needs to boost financial advisors’ practices.

The firm has recruited at least 22 advisors this year who managed $3.3 billion in client assets.

On Wall Street’s analysis of base compensation at wirehouses as well as national and regional broker-dealers.

The IRS is extending the claims period for health care flexible spending arrangements and dependent care assistance programs and enabling taxpayers to make mid-year changes to their accounts.

Though IRA conversions during a market correction may enable some clients to save on their taxes, the strategy is not recommended for everyone.

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In a still male-dominated industry, does the network help attract and keep more women at the firm? CEO Shirl Penney says yes and has the results to prove it.

Those who feel they have inadequate savings may consider going back to work after the pandemic, even if it's on a part-time basis, according to an expert.

For clients fortunate enough to not need them, minimum distributions are not required this year in most — if not all — cases.

April brought the highest unemployment since the Great Depression. Some of these people are our clients.

Changes to compensation plans get put on hold as advisors and firms reel from pandemic’s economic fallout.

Grid stretches, small account policy changes — it’s a lot to keep track of. Our annual compensation report is here to help.

In just two days, technology and remote staff helped ex-Wells Fargo FAs managing $281 million open client accounts at their new employer.

The lost assets represent a big hit to the firm’s operations in the small Missouri town where the advisor was based, ex-employer claims.

The privately held firm recruited more than 160 reps in the first quarter on the strength of its balance sheet, CEO Amy Webber says.