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The firm's headcount has steadily declined since the bogus account scandal came to light last year.

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.

"With 15,000 financial advisors, it's hard to change financial planning software. It's hard to change the day-to-day stuff," adviser Jim Denholm III says.

The broker now operates from Ameriprise's independent side, according to the company.

Naureen Hassan says tools in development will make advisers "faster and smarter" in serving clients.

The deciding factor might be ruthlessness.

The four advisers had spent their entire careers at Merrill before making the switch.

The latest hires join the regional firm from Wells Fargo and RBC.

Wealthy clients are demanding more services and help planning their lives, the regional firm says.

The new comp plan for its employee channel advisers goes into effect in September.

Concerns about management dragged down job satisfaction ratings in J.D. Power’s annual survey.

His move is also something of a reunion, as Steward Partners CEO Jim Gold once served as his manager at Smith Barney.

High-earning seniors are advised to carefully plan when they file for Social Security benefits.

Don’t underestimate how valuable your services can be when clients make property decisions.

The advisers once oversaw approximately $750 million in client assets, according to Barron's.

Here's how to create a corporate culture that advisers and clients want to be associated with.

The magnate's fallen empire included RCS Capital, the onetime parent of Cetera Financial Group.

Once you purchase real estate, you are married to it, says adviser Mike Martin.

Concerns with the fiduciary rule, compensation and leadership pushed down satisfaction ratings.

The new hires joined the regional firm from AllianceBernstein.