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The firm grew to nearly 16,000 advisors from 9,000 under retiring leader Jim Weddle.

Most say they’d still consider investing even if they discovered issues with sexual harassment.

The financial services giant says two locations will be home to a major innovation effort.

The 2004 industrywide accord is rocked by changes its founders did not foresee.

In addition to being fired, advisors could also face suspension and fines — all from the carelessness of not carefully reading one simple question.

The move by Alexa von Tobel’s startup to drop planning services reveals a deal marked by challenges from the very beginning, experts say.

Christopher Davis oversaw more than 190 brokers operating from eight offices while at Wells Fargo, according to his new employer.

In these markets, where the median sales price is under $200,000, affordable homes are within reach.

The advisor convinced the couple to transfer their retirement savings, but they claim the money never made it to their accounts. Their attorneys say there are other victims.

It’s an essential task both for advisors launching practices and seasoned veterans breaking away. Here’s how to ensure a good fit — and avoid costly mistakes.

The largest insurance company-owned IBD and Alexa von Tobel's startup announced a new setup for the firms roughly three years after the acquisition.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Headcount has dropped four out of the last five quarters as numerous scandals have hit the bank.

Jim Chahine spent the bulk of his 26-year career at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse.

The No. 1 IBD has completed the NPH acquisition, but CEO Dan Arnold unveiled further growth initiatives amid challenges to its dominance.

Miguel Ballestas was discharged from the firm after allegations of insider trading.

Jodi Perry took over as national director of the independent contractor division as the firm seeks to keep up its strong momentum.

Richard Frick had overseen the wirehouse's Philadelphia operations since 2011.

Our annual analysis of starting payouts for wirehouse, regional and national brokerage firms.

State regulators and the No. 1 IBD struck a settlement after investigators found the firm guilty of negligence and a failure to supervise.