The new recruit joins after the regional firm paid $150 million to settle a lawsuit brought by an SEC receiver.

The method is gaining traction, even as some warn against abandoning the regular approach.

Not planning is the biggest risk that advisers can take.

Retirees saw a small increase in expendable income once they started collecting Social Security, according to a new study.

Firms must recruit the right players to serve their clients, says CEG Worldwide’s Jonathan Powell.

One way to effect positive change is by helping clients invest through a gender lens, says ThirtyNorth Investments exec Suzanne Mestayer.

Michael Jeppson generated about $1.8 million in annual revenue, according to his new firm.

Clients should not necessarily consider a 401(k) the first stop for retirement savings.

Each of the group's three advisers has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

Despite confusion over the rule's fate, ERISA attorney Fred Reish warns advisors it's likely to go into effect without significant changes.

The Broker Protocol is just the first step. Those entering the fiduciary world still have to proceed with caution.

The group is led by an industry veteran of almost 40 years.

The wirehouse’s pre-tax earnings jumped 42% year-over-year despite losing 176 advisers in that time.

The private equity-backed firm has added seven ex-wirehouse advisers so far this year.

Young firm lays off 10; president who lead business-to-business effort resigns.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Clients should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

The firm's Private Client Group saw pretax profits drop to $29 million from $83 million for the year-ago period.

When investing in a Roth IRA, retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced investments.

Choices are mushrooming in the independent space for top advisors seeking a career change, recruiters say.