Gender discrimination

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.

The lawsuit illustrates the persistence of such accusations among the nation’s more than 600,000 securities brokers.

The bank said it thoroughly investigates all complaints of impropriety after a report said the company is failing to treat some of its female employees fairly.

Jean McCrave Baxter claims colleagues made sexual jokes and she was denied advancement opportunities afforded to male co-workers.

It is the latest example of how companies are facing pressure to discipline individuals who have abused their position to obtain sexual favors or committed acts of violence and bullying.

Allison Felix was promoted after 17 years at the firm, part of a transitional process to eventually become CEO.

The firm allegedly hired and promoted fewer women than men and paid them less than their male counterparts.

Despite the profession’s efforts to attract and retain women, demeaning experiences at industry events could be keeping them away — or driving them out.

The firm says it’s working to increase the number of women in leadership positions.

Having benefited from mentors throughout her career, Amy Zhang now guides other women and minorities on their paths to success.

GraniteShares had yet to launch a fund when Kristen Winther joined two years ago. Now with five products on the market, it’s a “full-fledged business.”