Also this week, Cetera closes on its purchase of Concourse Financial Group, and Raymond James appoints a head of AI.

RBC's firmwide net income skyrockets despite rising costs, even as its advisor headcount holds steady.

The largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S. is buying the automated investing arm of the woman-focused company.

Wells Fargo joins Bank of America, Citi and Charles Schwab in stepping away from its DEI policies.

The hiring comes roughly a month after Ida Liu resigned and the firm embarked on a regional restructuring.

Citi CEO Fraser announces the end of the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives it had started a mere three years before.

In an annual report, Bank of America removed "aspirational" diversity goals and replaced the word "diversity" with "talent" and "opportunity," citing new laws and executive orders.

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.

Last year set a record for mergers and acquisitions among advisory firms. Industry experts expect more of the same in 2025, driven by a desire for client and asset growth.

Kevin Keller prides himself on the growing public awareness of the CFP mark while warning that his successor is likely to face increased competition from other groups.