Wealth management

Financial advisors have the opportunity to spur important discussions and bring peace of mind to the uncertainty around the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, an expert said.

Also this week, Raymond James recruits from Morgan Stanley, and Mercer Advisors and EP Wealth Advisors make big M&A deals.

The LPL CEO says Commonwealth advisors have almost nothing to lose and much to gain by joining a firm whose headcount is fast approaching 29,000. (Plus, experts say he'll be writing big checks.)

As markets react to the tariffs, financial advisors are considering the short- and long-term impacts.

The wrong asset location could defeat the whole purpose of the strategy, according to a new study on Treasury inflation-protected securities.

Investment management alone is insufficient for many firms, who view at least some level of financial planning to be essential.

Many advisors overlook held-away workplace retirement accounts, unaware that a rollover isn't a prerequisite for professional management.

Age, gender, and race can all play a role in how clients view relationships with their financial advisors, according to new research from the TIAA Institute and MIT AgeLab.

Industry experts think LPL will have to work hard to retain Commonwealth advisors who were sold on the idea that they'd be working for a "boutique" firm.

Experts say that while data ownership might at first be time-consuming and costly, the long-term benefits make it an extremely worthwhile investment.