Danny Ludeman had worked at the wirehouse from 1999 to 2014.

Those who fail to meet the cutoff face a hefty penalty that could hit as much as 25% of their dues.

The Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovenia, and Canada are among the top 10 most peaceful places for seniors to settle down.

One team wanted more flexibility and time to manage their clients’ financial needs.

The new recruits join the firm’s employee channel from both wirehouses and the independent space.

CEO Philip Sanders admits the past two years of the segment’s overhaul have been “a grind,” but he says it’s now ready to grow.

The stark figures show that only about one-sixth or fewer of the sector’s financial advisors are women.

Withdrawals for non-medical expenses would no longer be penalty-free under the proposal.

The two advisors will name the team’s practice after their shared experience working for the military.

Ladenburg Thalmann's largest firm has added at least five teams in the wake of recent acquisitions by rivals.

“Do yourself a favor and start saving early,” an expert says.

Successful firms reveal how they appeal to wealthy prospects — and elite advisors.

Under the Labor Department’s final regulation, firms in different industries will be allowed to establish a joint retirement plan provided they operate in the same state or metropolitan area.

The firm has been picking off talent from rivals, primarily wirehouses.

“We can’t overestimate the influence of having access to employer-sponsored retirement plans," an expert says.

Clients who want to save for their children’s education may be better off using a 529 plan than a Roth IRA.

RIAs need to review fee flexibility, target markets, value and branding.

Dan Arnold deployed a five-pronged argument for why consolidation is a recruiting boon for the No. 1 IBD.

About 350 employees at USAA may lose their jobs due to the deal.

For retirees, dipping into their traditional retirement accounts could trigger an income tax bill while withdrawing from Roth accounts might not result in a tax liability.