In the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new podcast series, advisor Rachel Robasciotti discusses her activism around mandatory arbitration and relates the remarkable story behind her RIA.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Diversity statements and conferences are well and good but don’t go far enough. Here’s what will.

President Jim Fitzpatrick plans to address changing approaches to distribution and data management, and place more focus on diversity and inclusion.

If these black financial advisors meet the goal, it will defy the industry's stark racial disparities: early career growth at that level just “doesn't happen in our demographic,” one partner says.

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

Current employment contracts benefit companies and silence women, according to an In|Vest West panel of advisors and industry professionals.

The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.

When Advice Pay's Mary Moore shared the story of her alleged sexual assault, an outpouring followed. This public discussion is vital for change, says wealth manager Rachel Robasciotti.

Wells Fargo welcomed 22 active duty members to its corporate office as part of a corporate fellowship program.