Jim Cracchiolo predicts the number of advisors will go back up, but he says the firm places more importance on boosting the size of their businesses.

An arbitration panel rejected efforts to impose a permanent injunction against a broker who left for Raymond James.

In the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new podcast series, advisor Rachel Robasciotti discusses her activism around mandatory arbitration and relates the remarkable story behind her RIA.

Relief comes as a result of the short notice firms were originally given to comply with the Secure Act, the agency says.

The move is part of a larger strategy to bring account minimums down for clients who either can't or don't want to buy entire shares of high-priced stocks.

After developing a plan to cover their bills and emergency expenses, clients in a new marriage are advised to start working on their long-term goals.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.

Nearly 48% of younger Americans feel they are not saving enough to secure their lifestyles after leaving the workforce, a report finds.

Make sure not to confuse it with the SEC’s self-reporting program.

There are indications that the bank may be looking to expand its toehold in the U.S. wealth management market after abandoning it in 2016.

Retirement savers stand to gain more by investing their money instead of taking an interest-free reimbursement.

Salary increases can make long-term planning more complicated if investors boost their lifestyle instead of their savings, an expert warns.

The new recruits expand the firm’s presence in New York.

Diversity statements and conferences are well and good but don’t go far enough. Here’s what will.

President Jim Fitzpatrick plans to address changing approaches to distribution and data management, and place more focus on diversity and inclusion.

It’s been a long tail for the firm that began with the 2016 revelation that employees had opened millions of fake accounts to meet sales goals.

To reduce the risk of retiring early, seniors are advised to take on a part-time job or downsize to reduce expenses.

For years, I helped clients make choices that improved their happiness and work-life balance. Why wasn't I doing the same for myself?

“The bank had better tools and systems to detect employees who did not meet unreasonable sales goals than it did to catch employees” engaging in misconduct, the regulator said.