Gender issues

More than a quarter of women in a recent survey say they are confident they will comfortably retire, while almost a third of men voiced the same confidence.

“Mandatory arbitration could be masking toxic cultures that are tolerating sexual harassment,” says a shareholder activist whose firm prompted Wells’ move

In a new episode of Financial Planning’s In|Vest Podcast, the impact investing consultant explains what prompted her to start collecting accounts of harassment, assault and discrimination.

While several tech giants have done away with the clause in the past few years, the process remains widespread on Wall Street, which pioneered it decades ago.

Firms must collaborate, rather than compete, to bring in more women and non-white advisors, says Cerulli Associates.

I don't need outside credentials to bolster my credibility — I have my own.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Diversity statements and conferences are well and good but don’t go far enough. Here’s what will.

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.

When Advice Pay's Mary Moore shared the story of her alleged sexual assault, an outpouring followed. This public discussion is vital for change, says wealth manager Rachel Robasciotti.

The LPL Financial advisor is using his new influence to help firms create policies to prevent sexual harassment.

Adding to discomfort with the campaign, some women discovered that the firm was also using the ad as a way to generate sales leads, employees said.

Denika Tokunaga says breaking into the profession can be difficult if you don’t fit into the traditional image of a financial advisor. Here’s how she did it.

A Financial Planning editor's "jaw dropped" after reading a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed that downplayed the billionaire's remarks at the Tiburon CEO summit.

In two weeks since the Tiburon Conference, there have more than $2.7 billion withdrawals from Fisher Investments.

More than $1.8 billion has been yanked from the executive's investment firm.

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System is yanking the $386 million it has invested after the billionaire made vulgar comments at an industry conference.

The country’s biggest RIA has already lost nearly $1 billion after its founder made inappropriate comments.

Clients of the $112 billion Fisher Investments, including large institutions, are in a position to reevaluate their relationship with Fisher after he shocked attendees Tuesday with lewd comments at the Tiburon CEO Summit.