Diversity and equality

The Senator wants to know what the SEC is doing to prevent harassment at banks.

Of the 46 advisors newly appointed as managing directors at the firm, only three were women.

Black History Month is a reminder that effort is required for racial progress.

The San Francisco-based firm is the third major U.S. bank in recent weeks to change its policies on pay transparency.

Reforms obtained by settlements of past class-action suits have "utterly failed," the new lawsuit contends.

Parker’s candid responses to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries on new digital tools, sexual harassment, Social Security planning, deal-making, how (not) to talk to clients about the stock market run-up and more.

The firm sought to clarify circumstances surrounding the departure last month of former Congressman Harold Ford Jr.

It’s an uncomfortable topic, especially after a bruising round of accusations in the 1990s.

The fund will track an index based on a Human Rights Campaign Foundation gauge of corporate equality.

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

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

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

While the ranks of women who hold the certification surged, they still make up only 23% of the pool.

Planners have picked up some bad habits over the years. Here’s what do to about it.

It’s been a busy first year for the firm’s new chief. Jamie Price responds candidly to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries.

As technology reshapes the financial world, conditions should improve in wealth management.

The right strategy can help minimize their future estate taxes.

Regular meetings can yield honest client feedback and advice on nearly everything about your firm. But it’s not as easy as just asking a few people to join you for coffee.

Financial advisory practices need to take responsibility for setting a positive culture and stopping abuse.

He is the latest in a string of high-profile men to lose their jobs after accusations of mistreating women.