Wealth management

A recent survey of 280 financial advisors from the online estate platform Trust & Will found that while almost all believed in encouraging estate plans, many had yet to develop their own.

Financial Planning's annual awards honor advisor employees at both large and regional firms.

LPL Financial also pulls advisors from Raymond James, and Raymond James draws from Merrill. Osaic meanwhile appoints a chief financial officer.

In court response, LPL warns victory for Ameriprise would "chill" advisors' ability to move from one independent broker-dealer to another.

Robinhood is also planning to offer a browser-based trading system similar to products from Interactive Brokers Group and Charles Schwab

As CAIS launched a new advisory firm to simplify alternative investments for financial advisors and their clients, experts at the firm's summit discussed how to get clients more comfortable with the asset class.

Independent advisors will not be 'left behind' for refusing to adopt AI, argue tech-forward leaders and XYPN co-founders Michael Kitces and Alan Moore.

Even as the firm puts pressure on lower-end advisors, it's making it easier for its top wealth managers to earn growth rewards.

Financial advisors weigh in on how they assist clients with this issue, especially if they have large holdings in their employer's stock.

Prenuptial agreements can protect not only the divorcing party but also their parents, children and estate plans.