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The recruits joined from Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Advisors, SunTrust and Snowden Lane Partners.

While seeking input on how to better nationally integrate operations, the FPA has scrapped the idea of wrapping all chapters into a single legal entity — for now.

The custodian expects the business to grow quicker in different hands, according to an internal memo.

The company’s acquisition will allow it to target prospective clients who are still in the wealth creation phase of life, says CEO James Gorman.

On Wall Street presents its annual analysis of base pay at wirehouse, regional and national broker-dealers.

The fund aims to undercut its cheapest competitor by 1 basis point.

The Betterment chief dishes on why flat fees may just be a “thing of the moment.”

The firm is benefiting some referrals from Bank of America’s other business units.

Startup or low-AUM firms have options outside of the big four.

Headcount is down more than 1,250 since a fake accounts scandal came to light in 2016.

Janney, RBC and Edward Jones are three firms that have modified how they deliver coaching and training to advisors.

The firm’s latest hires come at the expense of Oppenheimer & Co. and UBS.

The major employer-plan group had previously been affiliated with the predecessor of Global Retirement Partners.

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The firm has brought on 200 advisors since 2015.

President Andy Sieg sees room to add to the firm’s ranks in novel ways.

The requirement is back in the spotlight as consumer advocates and business interests face off on proposal to outlaw this key provision of customer agreements.

CEO Sergio Ermotti's base pay is 67% higher than the average at European banks.

The 7,500-advisor network agreed to buy certain assets of Foresters Financial’s U.S. BD and RIA.

Advisors who once oversaw portfolios for clients anxious to save a dollar now work more frequently with investors saving to see the world.