As the first woman executive at Carson Group, Teri Shepherd made it a priority to increase the number of women advisors at the firm.

Benefits are based on how much someone earns in their top 35 working years. So if there are fewer years in someone's career, their monthly retirement checks will be lower. Check out the other reasons clients could receive less.

The industry research organization LIMRA sees reasons for optimism despite flat overall sales figures in the first quarter.

As FS Investments' chief U.S. economist, Lara Rhame mentors four women at the firm, meeting regularly to discuss their professional and personal goals.

As a PNC executive, Nicole Perkins looks at her position as a role model and thinks of it as "giving back or paying forward, however you look at it."

How can the industry find organic growth again? And where will the next generation of advisors come from? Bill Willis tackles both challenges, and discusses how they will affect compensation, as we elaborate on the issues discussed at our Recruiters Roundtable.

The trickle of brokers leaving wirehouses for greater independence is quietly becoming a flood.

There are many more options for advisors who seek gender-equality based investments for clients, says planner Luisamarie Ruiz Carlile.

The No. 4 independent broker-dealer has unveiled two major recruiting grabs from its rivals in two weeks.

Although designed to spur productivity, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could have the reverse effect.

A chance encounter in an elevator set Merrill Lynch advisor Adam Rosenfeld on a new path.

Wells Fargo was among biggest losers as advisors jumped to other firms.

If Cetera ties itself to a culturally unmatched firm, the roadblocks it creates for itself may be too much to overcome, an industry recruiter says.

A fee-only insurance advisor shared the tricks of the trade to a room full of skeptical NAPFA advisors.

Experts are expecting more companies to offer student loan assistance, but a lack of tax benefits could stall the growing popularity of this benefit.

Since becoming Franklin Resource's first woman president, Jenny Johnson oversees a majority of the firm’s investment management services.

The U.S. needs to maintain its fertility rate and keep its population growth steady to ensure Social Security's sustainability, says expert.

A “broad blended skill set" is part of what Voya Investment Management CEO Christine Hurtsellers says helped her become a better leader.

Knowing how to price your services may seem like a dark art, but a few simple calculations yield revealing answers.

Independent Financial Partners’ CEO predicts the firm will retain about 80% of its business, despite a daunting series of challenges.