The megabank sees its asset inflows swell by 14% while reporting greater numbers of client advisors and private bank advisors.

Wells Fargo stands out among wirehouses with FiNet, its dedicated channel for independent advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors head Sol Gindi says this structure gives the firm a competitive advantage rivals will find difficult to replicate.

Kyle Busch's lawsuit against Pacific Life and his former insurance agent provides a window into potential issues around complexity, suitability and more in indexed universal life policies.

Wells Fargo lands big teams from Merrill and Citi, while Cerity Partners and Mercer Advisors continue their aggressive M&A streaks.

Vanguard's latest poll and analysis offers a multifaceted explanation into how financial advisors should talk about their value to clients and prospective customers.

Fewer U.S. adults have non-retirement investment accounts than three years earlier, and many retail investors struggle with understanding fees and fraud risk.

Logic (and compelling Cerulli Associates data) explain why advisor teams are gaining momentum. But teaming is not the only option for growth.

The loss of a $129 billion team for Merrill set the high-water mark in a year that also saw the departure of huge teams from UBS, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Oppenheimer.

Rockefeller becomes the latest firm to benefit from a steady stream of advisor defections from UBS this year.

A new survey from DeVoe & Co. suggests a big shift in what RIA firms need today in order to attract potential acquirers. (Hint: It's no longer just superstar advisors.)

While the term "financial supermarket" may have gone out of fashion, firms still see opportunity to boost profits and keep clients loyal by blurring the lines between banking and wealth management.

Following Liu's departure from Citi early this year, allegations arose that she had been mistreated by wealth head Andy Sieg. Citi investigated the accusations and ultimately denied them.

Also, DayMark Wealth Partners sells a minority stake to Constellation Wealth Capital.

Founders Elissa Buie and Dave Yeske are leaving a legacy in the profession and at the firm under three successors taking over in 2026.

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster, IRS CEO and Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano and iCapital's Chief Investment Strategist Sonali Basak made the list — see who else did.

Michael Nathanson oversaw Focus Financial Partners as it reorganized into five internal hubs. Industry experts say the long overdue consolidation still has far to go.

Also, Independent Financial Partners secures a $700M team from Commonwealth/LPL, and NewEdge Capital names a new CEO.

This year, 60 RIAs made the cut. See the firms that advisors say excel in culture, leadership and the benefits that matter most.

Consolidation has been ongoing for more than a decade in wealth management, but it accelerated to unprecedented levels this year.

Also, Cresset extends its reach in Texas, Janney recruits from Wells Fargo and Ameriprise, Merrill draws from Wells Fargo and Mercer acquires a $1B firm.