The tide is beginning to shift toward the wirehouse in its contentions that deferred pay is not protected by federal retirement law.

The payday comes for a year that saw the bank's annual net income rise just over 2% to $27.1 billion.

Mercer Global Advisors and EP Wealth also extend their reach into the Nashville, Tennessee area with RIA acquisitions.

The name of the firm signals how she aims for the firm to be something more than a financial advisory company to women who are entrepreneurs and professionals.

Thrust into the top leadership role, Rich Steinmeier oversees strong results in his first six months.

Atop the standard-setting organization since 2007, Kevin Keller has seen its ranks of certification holders nearly double and has overseen work to bring more diversity to the profession.

Debra Taylor is spearheading a new program entailing education for financial advisors, guides for clients and technology integrations.

The Zurich-based bank is in the midst of overhauling its U.S. wealth business with a greater priority on mass affluent clients and lower costs.

Chief Operating Officer Dennis Moore is taking on the role of interim chief as the profession mourned the loss of a dedicated leader.

Regulators can still conduct informal investigations but need higher-up permission to issue subpoenas for testimony or documents.