Wealth management

The new recruits come from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Will RBC's Christopher Vollmer, the current No. 1 on the regional ranking, return to the newest list? Or will a new young professional take the top spot? Advisers now have more time to join this elite group.

Tibergien: RIA valuations will sink. Seivert: Financing for deals will be just fine.

The likelihood of periodic volatility is concerning to retirees, but it's important to try to keep clients calm.

Why one asset manager says the high alpha of an equity long/short hedge fund may outweigh the cost benefits of similarly structured mutual funds.

A look at how clients may be overreacting to fluctuations.

Two planners spell out the common psychological biases that prevent clients from maximizing their benefits.

"Optimizing choice for our clients … is critical to how we operate as a firm," CEO James Gorman said during an earnings call where the wirehouse reported net revenue was a record $3.9 billion last quarter.

Paul T. Lebel excessively traded shares that carried large front-end loads and "willfully disregarded the customers' interest," the agency said.

Technology is getting better at replicating the work of human planners, warns Hedgeable CEO Mike Kane.

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.