Being a fiduciary isn’t enough anymore, says BlackRock’s Hollie Fagan. At the same time, firms are losing specialized talent to retirement. Here’s the best way for them to stay relevant and profitable.

The broker-dealer nabbed three planners from Wells Fargo, one from Morgan Stanley.

A focus on productivity has resulted in attrition of lower producing brokers, the firm says.

The 7,700-advisor IBD network hasn’t been as active in recruiting as its rival lately — but it’s holding on to a portion of the major enterprise.

The group opted to join the corporate RIA at the Ladenburg IBD with an eye toward greater independence with some outsourced tasks.

The firm is working hard to lure advisors away from its larger rivals, said CEO Ronald Kruszewski.

To attract and retain advisors, firms are reconsidering their approach to pay and benefits.

Be prepared for hard decisions and setbacks, say RIA executives.

Powerful new software and tools can help attract today’s job seekers and retain key talent.

Professional development and service to the community are major benefits of breaking into politics, current and former candidates say.

The developing spat pits two RIA titans and former business partners against one another.

It’s the second big hiring announcement by the regional BD within the past week.

The No. 1 IBD’s major spending on recruiting, technology and organic growth is yielding big returns.

SigFig is partnering with Citizens Bank to launch an advice platform in its effort to become a direct competitor to legacy core systems providers.

Some pointers from colleagues and mentors inspired female planners in unexpected ways.

There’s a fix, but many firm owners are reluctant to make the investment.

There were 53 new billionaires in the U.S. this year, and 14 of them were women.

The group includes several industry veterans, one of whom has 50 years of industry experience.

Most people specialize so don’t expect to find a broad range of skills in one person.

The No. 1 IBD unveiled positive recruiting numbers for the third quarter, alongside an 84% jump in profits.