As a senior research analyst at Robo Global, Lisa Chai helps manage a portfolio of index funds with a focus on robotics, automation and AI-related companies.

Sadness and stress are more commonplace in finance than among the broader U.S. workforce. Here’s how you can cope.

The firm broke off from its OSJ and followed four others of its type in leaving the No. 1 IBD after a change in its RIA rules.

The bank subjected the advisor to disparate treatment and made conditions so intolerable that he had no choice but to leave, the advisor claimed in a lawsuit.

Many of those selected have focused their careers on helping women thrive in an industry where nearly 90% of the managers are men.

The advisor is the latest to join the high-end wealth manager.

It's time to face the music: RIAs expect 41% of their clients will be Gen-Xers or millennials in five years, according to a TD Ameritrade advisor sentiment study.

The moves come as the employee-owned firm posted record revenues.

About 40% of clients will be Gen X-ers and millennials in five years — and the industry is facing a succession problem. Kate Healy, managing director of GenNext at TD Ameritrade Institutional, discusses how RIAs can prepare for the future.

Aside from being some of the strongest overall industry performers, many have helped their peers thrive in a business in which they are a clear minority.

Success in financial planning comes down to just three things, says our contributor in his final column. Goal setting is just one.

When the CFP Board surveyed members on the stark lack of diversity in the profession, opinions on the root causes of the problem were split along racial lines.

The firm says former employee John Lockette agreed to have disputes heard in a private forum when he did not take advantage of an opt-out provision.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

The largest IBD network is integrating data analytics into its recruiting and client leads after embarking on other major changes in recent months.

Chris Fils was once one of the wirehouse's youngest branch managers.

The tax-focused planning IBD is shedding low-producing advisors while retooling its pitch to prospects.

Most say they’d still consider investing even if they discovered issues with sexual harassment.

Bundling your home internet, cable, and telephone services was a great deal once, but not anymore. RIAs have to rethink purchases of all-in-one technology packages for their practices too.

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.