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.

The new recruits came at the expense of wirehouse rivals Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

The new recruits managed over $300 million in client assets.

Reorganization includes the departure of one of the company’s highest paid executives.

The Advice & Wealth Management segment added 72 experienced advisors who affiliated in the second quarter.

The firm isn’t “the high bidder,” and that’s just fine, according to Paul Reilly.

The Labor Department is poised to release a rule that would make it easier for small businesses to establish a multi-employer 401(k) plan for their workers.