Gender discrimination

Finally, I was able to talk openly about how financial services can be more inclusive of women and people of color. But did I have to leave to do so?

“Mandatory arbitration could be masking toxic cultures that are tolerating sexual harassment,” says a shareholder activist whose firm prompted Wells’ move

In a new episode of Financial Planning’s In|Vest Podcast, the impact investing consultant explains what prompted her to start collecting accounts of harassment, assault and discrimination.

While several tech giants have done away with the clause in the past few years, the process remains widespread on Wall Street, which pioneered it decades ago.

In the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new podcast series, advisor Rachel Robasciotti discusses her activism around mandatory arbitration and relates the remarkable story behind her RIA.

Diversity statements and conferences are well and good but don’t go far enough. Here’s what will.

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

Current employment contracts benefit companies and silence women, according to an In|Vest West panel of advisors and industry professionals.

Christine Carona's former boss allegedly made derogatory comments about her personal life in front of UBS employees, according to the arbitration ruling.

Among many who regularly attend industry gatherings, the surprise in Fisher’s remarks was that he spoke them into a microphone.

His remarks were “unacceptable,” Managing Partner Chip Roame says in an open letter to the industry.

While there are now 1,100 advisors who are women at the firm, they make up less than 16% of the headcount.

The $5 million payment will be shared among other fathers employed by the firm who also missed out on a 16-week parental leave benefit.

It’s vital that planners recognize how women’s planning needs are different from men’s — while being careful not to lump them into a singular group.

An ex-boss allegedly remarked that he favored younger advisors, saying: "They have what others in the office don't have – youth," according to a new lawsuit.

Chau Pham alleges that her breaks to pump breast milk became a topic of conversation among male co-workers,

The industry risks becoming more of a boy’s club, rather than less of one.

Tania Mirchandani alleges that she lost her job because she took Goldman’s entire four-month paid family leave.

Some pointers from colleagues and mentors inspired female planners in unexpected ways.

Still, the bank’s revenue-producing operations are split into four divisions, which are all run by men.