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Founder Steven Fox is asking for a flat $18,000 per year from planners to act as their RIA and platform provider to drive changes to fee models across the industry.

The Immersion conference seeks to boost the number of planners using alternatives to the traditional AUM fees one advisory practice — and attendee — at a time.

Out of more than 2,000 moves reducing prices over nearly 50 years, the company says this round represents the largest in its history.

FINRA charges restitution but forgoes punitive fines for the three firms after crediting them for cooperating in its investigation.

A government watchdog reports that Labor Department regulations haven't made much of an impact on the levels of disclosure and comprehension.

Planners Carolyn McClanahan and Dana Anspach discuss how the client expenses work for their advisory practices as more firms rethink their approach.

The litigation comes amid heated debate over a Department of Labor rule meant to prevent excessive fees on sales of insurance products.

A recent YouGov survey said 60% of Americans consider integrity the most important factor in their selection process.

The case is the latest to emphasize advisors' obligations to let investors know when they receive money for recommending certain mutual fund products.

One of the largest independent wealth management firms faces a big potential SEC judgment in a case that sheds light on industry revenue-sharing practices.