Independent BDs

A new comment period would give the administration time to prepare for legal challenges anticipated after it puts a delay into place, one expert says.

The nation's largest IBD vows to take a “proactive approach” to the fiduciary rule.

After investing millions in new platforms and preparing thousands of advisers, executives say they've come too far to reverse course.

Most executives predict headcounts to go down over the next five years, a survey showed.

The firm says it could delay changes it pledged to make to comply.

Advisers reacted to President Trump's efforts to halt the regulation.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo said the firm's efforts won't go to waste should the rule be overturned.

The firm says it "terminated" its relationship with the large OSJ. It’s the third large split in two months.

Regional directors are “sorry to see Doug go," a Cetera adviser says. Tom Taylor, now COO, will take his place.

The new recruits joined the firm's independent and employee channels.

Too much growth has led to a slowdown in business efficiencies. Smart firms need to fix their operating models.

The former Fidelity RIA head replaces a 30-year company veteran.

Once a top-producing planner at LPL, Carson now possesses a direct line to the CEO.

The costs of complying with the fiduciary rule may cause many smaller independent broker-dealers to disappear. Advisor Group plans to take advantage of this trend.

Envestnet CEO Jud Bergman says experts plus machines deliver better outcomes than experts or machines alone.

Though some say the rule's future is in doubt, the firm is going ahead with sweeping changes it hopes will make its advisers more competitive.

Exclusive: Advice Period, the newest RIA platform model, offers star power and IBD qualities. Is it enough?

Women need help in investing, and new niche robo advisers are providing a means to achieving financial confidence.

The executive suite transition has been years in the making.

One of the recruits has more than two decades of experience.