Wealth management

A $2.2 billion Morgan Stanley team's move to independence shows how breakaways use shell companies to take advantage of the legal pact, and why more than 1,500 firms have signed on.

Fee-only advisors seek clarification from the DoL on compliance requirements.

They seem to be everywhere, but there is every reason to believe that clients overwhelmingly still want to deal with human beings.

Key steps that can help prevent family conflicts from getting out of hand.

The great wealth transfer might be here, but the top 1% of the 1% are in jeopardy.

Headcount rises for the 11th consecutive quarter for the wirehouse, which is prepping for the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.

The fiduciary rule is causing many financial advisers to reconsider their fee models.

Here's a strategy that may provide clients with significant cash over time.

Understanding pro-rata rules can ensure that a client only pays their fair share to the government. Plus, these retirement preparations can boost returns and a look at when spending means better planning.

News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.

By leveraging new technology, advisers find new ways to reach their clients from across the globe, as well as here at home.

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien says a renewed look at both internship and adviser mentoring programs is vital.

Aging billionaires are expected to transfer approximately $2.1 trillion to their heirs over the next 20 years, according to a new study by UBS and PwC.

The wirehouse's latest hire will help ultrawealthy clients with estate planning and other services.

Using these all-in-the-family approaches may be a planner's best way to serve clients and stand out, even against robo competitors.

The regional firm’s latest recruit joined its employee channel after 17 years at the wirehouse.

Solo practitioners can gain backup, business continuity, flexibility and expanded offerings — as long as they decide it’s worth the time and cost.

Will Morgan Stanley's John Perry, the current No. 1, return to the newest ranking? Or will a new young professional take the top spot? Here's a chance for advisers to join this elite group.

The firm's latest recruit has more than three decades of industry experience and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors.