These firms ramped up their ranks through recruiting and M&A deals at notable rates over the past decade — even as the channel experienced record growth.

Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite and founder of the annual prizes.

One of the most successful recruiting firms in recent years, LPL again finds happy hunting grounds at its rival giant in the independent brokerage channel.

The industry's growth has set records in the number of firms, client assets and M&A deals. These firms stand out from their peers, though.

The Federal Trade Commission says it's weighing a likely appeal of the ruling.

Floating rate deals could spell the end of a golden age for direct lending.

Workers are less satisfied with their job and looking for other opportunities.

The deal marks the fourth purchase for CW Advisors since a private equity firm bought a majority stake in it last year.

Industry experts say they can't recall another time when an advisory firm has used a lawsuit for a wholesale indictment of a rival's recruiting practices.

Financial advisors have built companies that are attractive to investors. But if they face challenges, experts say they can solve them without letting go of their firms.

Slight shifts in the makeup of the biggest firms in the channel reflect a more complicated picture than sheer dominance by the giants at the top.

The Swiss banking giant said a planned change to its yields on clients' uninvested cash will take a $50 million bite out of its net profits.

The largest firms enjoy distinct advantages, to be sure. But many small and midsize independent wealth management firms have an edge, too.

Cadaret Grant agreed to fines to clear up allegations that it had failed to disclose conflicts with costly mutual funds and sweeps accounts.

The trio of financial advisors cited the needs of ensemble advisory practices, succession resources and the option to convert to a hybrid RIA model someday.

Freshly split from Raymond James, a new hybrid RIA plans a multiphase transition that will culminate in over $3B in AUM.

The latest push-pull episode between the giant firm and its large branches came to light in its earnings call. Unanswered questions loom large for its future.

Eight Broadridge employees rowed at the Paris Olympics this summer through the fintech's Elite Athlete Management Program.

The regional wealth manager reports losing 41 advisors in the second quarter, although its headcount was still up 4%.

In 2012, Walz said at the time he did not own any stocks himself. More than a decade later, he still doesn't.