Firms’ head counts show how they’re responding to a challenging time in which experts predict the number of advisors to fall in coming years.

Waiting until your 70th birthday is the much-discussed strategy to maximize benefits. But in some circumstances, you won't miss out if you file earlier.

Women have long been under-represented among the brokerage ranks, says Elizabeth McCourt. She offers her insights as we continue the dialogue from our Recruiters Roundtable.

The move puts the Swiss bank more in sync with practices at regional brokerages.

Each of the team’s members had 15 years or more experience working at the wirehouse.

The tax-focused IBD is betting on a switch to Fidelity and Envestnet while undergoing a cultural shift.

The founder of Edelman Financial Services says his critiques of automated advice have been proven right, and that the merger with Financial Engines sets his firm to reach new industry heights.

Tax cuts and other policies have stirred a stronger economy, but these results could mean vulnerable financial markets in the foreseeable future.

Times are good for RIAs, but a new study suggests firms should be monitoring fees more closely.

This is the third such suit the bank has filed against former advisors in recent months.

The deal with the family-run independent insurance firm followed record sales in fixed-index annuities.

The regional broker-dealer’s head count jumped up to 1,824 in the third quarter.

Why these are more inviting under the new tax law.

Clients preparing for a life-altering event — such as marriage, divorce or a new baby — are advised to start getting their paperwork in order.

IRS rules allow clients in certain circumstances to tap their retirement accounts before the age of 59 1/2 without a 10% penalty. But this still should be considered a last resort, an expert says.

The firm’s recruiting streak continues with this latest wirehouse hire.

The new hires build on the firm’s recent recruiting successes.

Even though the program was created by a large multinational corporation, companies of all sizes could utilize this approach.

Three African-American industry leaders suggest how to improve diversity and inclusion.