Advances in technology and better informed clients are forcing firms to adapt their strategies to a changed business environment.

RIAs using digital platforms will face scrutiny about disclosure and client communications.

Nontraditional offerings are becoming critical for differentiation, says a new Schwab study. Advisers will also need to provide more services for the same fee, says Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Adviser Services.

From setting fees to compliance scares, veteran planners advise new RIAs on what to consider when launching a firm.

One of the fastest growing RIAs in the industry, Mercer Advisors expands its tech expertise by bringing aboard Dave Welling, of financial software firm SS&C Technologies.

Money’s not leaving the markets, but rather moving in an “old fashioned” rotation that favors value stocks and small-caps at the expense of tech.

Automate mundane tasks to concentrate on the personalized service that a client values the most, industry experts say.

Vault and Retiremap are launching products this week that are designed to help people stash cash where they can.

Everyone wants technology to streamline processes, but clients' complex problems create hurdles to achieving that goal.

After yanking $719.9 million from a technology fund in May, investors poured $1.78 billion in one day to another fund in the sector.

Facial recognition software is more efficient and accurate than any questionnaire, says the IBD's chief executive, Robert Moore.

They seek a refund and damages after they said the firm directed them to its Thinkorswim website, according to a FINRA arbitration filing.

The challenges of new regulations may actually allow independent firms to grow and thrive—particularly those which embrace these four advice-centric features.

For the first time in his 30-year career, columnist Bob Veres is starting to hope the sector may catch up in the areas of trust, transparency and a fiduciary mindset. A promising new app is helping him get there.

KeyCorp acquired the personal financial management tool for an undisclosed sum.

"We're not going to proscribe any way for clients to access us," says Mark Jordahl, president of U.S. Bank's wealth management group.

Executives think algorithmic assistants will be a better solution for wealthy clients than mere software allocating assets for the masses.

Disruption of financial services is not a one-time event. Innovation is shaping everything from consumer behavior and advisers' needs to regulatory requirements.

Bank of America's soon-to-be-released virtual assistant, erica, is being trained to provide personal finance advice.