FINRA's annual snapshot shows how the wealth industry is changing, from key business metrics and marketing trends to shifts in registration and a shrinking branch footprint.

An albeit smaller sample of financial advisors participating in FP's Compensation Survey nevertheless reflected the industry-wide trend around gender pay gaps.

Financial Planning's Compensation Survey measured the total pay of hundreds of financial advisors and, perhaps more importantly, the lessons they would share to aspiring planners about forging a successful career.

Members of the Women's Alliance of Financial Advisors saw a need to launch a specific program of mentorships and discussions focused on young people and career-changers entering the field.

JD Power's closely watched survey of financial advisors' satisfaction with employee and independent brokerages crowned its perennial winners, with one interesting exception.

In a Q&A, planner Louis Barajas explains how he wrote an interactive guide to building generational wealth and how financial advisors can learn from its universal principles.

The Ensemble Practice's annual growth and profitability report reveals a "scissors shape" between the two, based on a survey of more than 170 firms.

Even though RIAs reached a record size in four important metrics, experts say equity values are masking weaknesses in their organic growth.

Women pursuing career milestones like opening their own RIAs could fall into traps based on those comparisons — or use them as inspiration and research.

Future advisors, who are a hot commodity for an industry facing a talent shortage, want face time, mentorship and to work for firms that align with their values.

Speakers at the Association of African American Financial Advisors' growing event called for greater collaboration and many types of advocacy.

Saying nothing is a dealbreaker. An RIA founder shares proven marketing strategies to show sincere support for LGBTQ goals.

A note by Morningstar DBRS analysts warned of the risks working against big RIA aggregators' success in consolidating a fragmented channel of the industry so rapidly.

The big moves hit the Swiss firm as it continues to lose advisors on a net basis — though now it's reportedly sweetening its recruiting offers.

The North Carolina-based regional has recruited Michael Lyons to serve as CEO, starting Sept. 1. Lyons will replace Bill Rogers, who plans to retire in April 2027.

Advisor Growth Solutions founder Jeffrey Czajka created a new professional community for early-career advisors at a low price point by the field's standards.

The report by ISS Market Intelligence displays both a large uptick in moves by financial advisors and other reps last year and trends over the past decade or more.

A presentation by Succession Resource Group shares the key pitfalls to avoid for RIAs seeking to create succession plans and recruit financial advisors.

An industry recruiter says two big questions remain: Can Raymond James keep up its recruiting momentum after most Commonwealth advisors are settled? And how will LPL Financial respond?

Advisors overwhelmingly think they are adept at serving women investors, but fewer than 4 in 10 say they actually understand women's financial and retirement goals.