The advisors joined the firm's recently opened office in Flint, Michigan.

The firm also reported that its advisor ranks were up 2% year-over-year, boosted by its training program.

They were previously part of a team that oversaw $2 billion in assets.

Adding five years to their working years will enable clients to replace their pre-retirement income by up to 90% instead of 60% in some cases.

Some of the biggest changes come when industries collide.

The ratio of women to men CFP holders hasn’t changed for at least a decade. Kathleen McQuiggan wants to change that.

Seniors are less likely to itemize tax deductions this year as a result, an expert says.

Annual contribution limits for 401(k) plans have been raised to $18,500 this year, with catch-up contribution limits capped at $6,000.

Fourth-quarter profits ticked up a modest 1% year-over-year to $659 million even as number of advisors dropped 2%.

The new tax law is expected to drive more money into investment products and push stock and bond prices even higher, says CEO Laurence Fink.

‘This move highlights the increasing regulatory burdens faced by independents and the solutions that Stifel can offer,’ regional director Kevin Ortmeyer says.

Seniors looking to launch a business should consider collecting their retirement benefits early.

Advisors have been ditching some of the larger firms for greater latitude.

Here's how independent advisors can build a culture of zero tolerance for gender discrimination.

The combination of the three practices will establish a key fiduciary advisor in the retirement planning industry.

The firm has appointed company veteran Doug Brigman to run the Tampa Bay complex.

In a crowded robo market, firm co-founder Rob Foregger says the firm chose to focus on enterprise retirement product needs.

'It wouldn't have happened without Focus,' the Colony founder says, adding that the aggregator has supercharged growth for his firm across seven deals.

The IBD’s parent has increased its investments in advisory services while other insurers exit the space.

With lowered surcharge thresholds effective this year, strategies to manage the bite are a way for advisors to add client value.