Economy

After his roller coaster ride with troubled RCS Capital-owned Cetera Financial Group, Steve Dunlap returns to his entrepreneurial roots.

The largest independent firms to make the cut.

CEO John Taft warns that regulatory scrutiny will increase, but adds that the long-term goal a unified fiduciary standard of care will still benefit clients and advisors.

The number of financial advisors at Wells Fargo slipped below 15,000.

Marcato Capital has sold more than 1.6M shares so far in January, according to an SEC filing.

The new recruits formed a new team after leaving Wells Fargo and Davenport & Company.

The virtual credit union was attracted to Cetera's "rep on demand" and other virtual advising services.

Global wealth management generated $5.8 billion in revenue in 2015, up 2% year-over-year.

After being burned by a now-barred advisor's $2 million Ponzi scheme, an ex-client is seeking redress from the advisor's former employer.

See which advisors topped this year's list of the biggest producers under age 40.

The Scranton, Pa.-based bank will look to LPL to help grow its wealth management business, which the bank has identified as a core strategy for 2016 and beyond.

Another team departed Credit Suisse, this time for William Blair.

A yearly salary and a clear career path are some of the most vital ingredients necessary to attract and keep new entrants, according to a study by Fidelity.

On Wall Street honors wealth management's elite young producers. See which advisors from your firm made the cut.

The firm's former correspondent and advisor services supervisor will now oversee consulting operations reaching the firm's 1,900 advisors.

On Wall Street continues its unveiling of the industry's top young advisors. See which advisors made the list this year.

On Wall Street annually honors the industry's elite young producers. See which advisors made the cut.

The new recruits move to the independent side of Wells Fargo.

Beleaguered RCS Capital to give details of an advisor retention plan by Jan. 8

The head of the wealth management business is stepping down, while Colm Kelleher has been named president of Morgan Stanley, according to memos sent to employees.