Wealth management

Women still only account for one-in-nine positions — but clients may benefit from diversity, according to a Morningstar study.

At least three dual practices with nearly $1.5 billion in client assets have left since the No. 1 IBD unveiled the new guidelines.

It's a sign the firm is still selectively hiring despite leaving the Broker Protocol last year.

Benefit are usually expected to replace about 40% of their pre-retirement income, but that's an average, so many people will get even less. The question is: how much less?

Unhappy with M&A offers, CJM chooses to stay independent.

Let’s face it, portfolio management will never be free.

"We've been waiting for the finicky sellers and now they're here," says Echelon Partners CEO Dan Seivert.

The No. 9 IBD has emerged as one of the major players in a tough recruiting fight after the massive acquisition.

"Simply calling yourself a financial planner does not make you one," argues CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller.

RIAs are repeatedly told to adopt new technology to stay competitive. Carson says his business is an example for the industry to follow.

Religious groups threaten to withdraw shareholder proposal on the bank’s decision.

After both firms exited the Broker Protocol, their attempts to browbeat advisors have largely failed, one recruiter argues.

Rival firms like Ameriprise could stand to gain as advisors adapt to new recruiting realities.

The move comes at a bad time for the firm, which amid scandals and mounting regulatory scrutiny has lost more than 300 advisors in a year.

Form U4s and U5s don’t always match up, but it’s still the advisor’s responsibility to be proactive, writes compliance expert Alan J. Foxman.

The firm’s hot recruiting streak forges ahead with another grab from a rival firm.

Here's a look at the housing markets where supply is shrinking the most.

The added savings could be used to pay off student loans as well as increase mortgage payments and retirement plan contributions.

Traditional wisdom says that bonds and stocks complement each other, but this is not always the case, especially when a reduction in valuations occurs.

The private equity-owned RIA beat out 40 other suitors.