Lehman & DeRafelo offers another example of a big RIA seeking a larger partner despite turbulent economic conditions and some signs of an M&A slowdown.

Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.

The firm will compete against a growing group of rivals, but its founders expect to attract a billion-dollar advisory firm by the end of the year.

The midsize wealth management firm with 250 advisors chose to be an independent subsidiary rather than folding into a private equity firm or an RIA aggregator.

UBS has traded steady progress on a low-risk strategy for a political spotlight, years of integration efforts and tens of thousands of job cuts in buying Credit Suisse. Will it pay off?

By paying more now, a young homeowner could be done with his mortgage a few years early. But would it be worth it?

The amount of massive advisory practices across the industry more than tripled in a decade, leaving firms like Equius Partners with scale and succession challenges.

Switzerland's top prosecutor opened a probe to gather information into potential crimes that may have taken place around UBS's emergency takeover of Credit Suisse.

With the acquisitions of CIT Group and a large portion of the failed Silicon Valley Bank, the North Carolina company has doubled in size for the second time in a little more than a year and joined the class of super regionals.

The independent firm told financial advisors that selling their own practices without a greenlight from the corporate office could draw FINRA scrutiny.

The larger firm is known for its advanced technology, while its new subsidiary is known for its comprehensive service.

The first emergency sale of a major bank since the financial crisis is giving rivals the chance to grab key personnel or businesses at a discount.

Bigger, better, faster is a label all giant companies want, especially in the hyper-competitive space of managing money for wealthy clients.

Combining the two Swiss megabanks means more assets and a bigger brand for UBS. But it could be a heavy lift, slowing U.S. advisor recruitment.

The VP of mergers and acquisitions for a leading RIA consultant explains how to identify the best value for owners, employees and clients.

UBS's website rolled out last fall, before the current banking crisis.

The buyer intends to slash the post-merger combined annual cost base by more than $8 billion by 2027 after acquiring the troubled Swiss lender.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says it has extended the deadline for bids on Silicon Valley Bank, will break the bank into two parts for sale and will allow nonbanks to bid on asset portfolios.

UBS Group is paying 3 billion francs ($3.3 billion) for its rival in an all-share deal that includes extensive government guarantees and liquidity provisions.

Firms across the industry are scrambling to assuage client fears, while others are taking advantage of the frenzy to attract talent. Meanwhile, some advisors are using the moment to reassess what they want professionally.