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Envestnet's acquisition of Finance Logix marks the latest in a string of big firms snapping up advisor-focused technology providers.

The SEC and other regulators are seeking information about the bank's use of proprietary products in its wealth management business, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing.

Andrew Parish, publisher of the wealth management gossip site, admitted he failed to pay more than $341,000 in employment taxes for his recruiting business, Axiom Consulting Group.

Clients who want to roll over their spouses' IRA into their names can only do so if their spouses die and if they are properly named as beneficiaries; Plus, how to avoid running out of money in retirement.

You're a financial advisor, not a doctor, but if you're advising older clients, you need to be able to spot cognitive declines.

Two advisors that produced $2.15 million in annual revenue joined Raymond James Financial Services, the firm's independent broker-dealer.

Cognitive and health issues can make meeting with older clients more difficult. Here are some tips to help advisors break down communication barriers.

Two other groups that managed more than $300 million also move to the wirehouse.

Wells Fargo was sued by Los Angeles for allegedly opening accounts and issuing credit cards without customers’ authorization as part of what the city called a “fee-generating machine.”

New hires join the firm's employee and independent channels.

Investors may consider leaving their 401(k) retirement plans if their employer doesn't match the contribution they make; Plus, five money-making ideas to boost clients' retirement funds.

Richard Ohrn, a former broker with Chase and Wells Fargo in Boca Raton, Fla., was banned last week, 12 days after staging his disappearance at sea.

Cognitive and health issues can make meeting with older clients more difficult. Here are some tips to help advisors break down communication barriers.

The trio collectively supervised about 200 advisors who oversaw more than $17 billion in client assets for UBS and Wells Fargo.

Hint: It isn't claiming at 62; Plus, four things to consider before retiring abroad.

As more community banks switch to a universal banker model, they are also finding that it can take a year -- or more -- to properly train those employees.

Morgan CFO Ruth Porat was eligible for $14.1 million in unvested restricted stock and $13.8 million in total deferred compensation as of the end of 2014.

Sage Private Wealth recruits an advisor with about $1.3 million in annual revenue -- and a family resemblance.

Learn how these leaders are focused on growing the advisor ranks and helping them build bigger businesses.

Maximizing savings in tax-deferred accounts may lead to an abrupt increase later in both income and income taxes. Here are a couple of ways to help clients steer clear.