Diversity and equality

It will host public forums in nearly two dozen cities over the next 16 months.

It is the latest example of how companies are facing pressure to discipline individuals who have abused their position to obtain sexual favors or committed acts of violence and bullying.

Firms are doubling down on efforts to boost the ranks of women advisors.

Jack Brod, the chair-elect of the board of directors, plans to heighten enforcement efforts to ensure CFPs are consistently acting as fiduciaries.

Allison Felix was promoted after 17 years at the firm, part of a transitional process to eventually become CEO.

One manager’s new group of funds will launch in collaboration with leading nonprofits.

This is a hot topic everywhere in corporate America except client portfolios. That might change soon.

The firm allegedly hired and promoted fewer women than men and paid them less than their male counterparts.

Joe Voboril claims he was wrongfully terminated after an investigation into another banker’s alleged inappropriate sexual conduct, according to his lawyer.

Similarly fed-up with dismissive treatment of women, readers weigh in on what’s the best way to tackle sexist behavior.

The insurance giant and No. 6 IBD made Alexa Von Tobel its chief innovation officer following the closure of the planning startup it acquired in 2015.

Despite the profession’s efforts to attract and retain women, demeaning experiences at industry events could be keeping them away — or driving them out.

Every man in the financial services industry should read this article, Nina O’Neal writes.

Marriage equality leads PridePlanners, a group focused on aiding advisors working with LGBTQ clients, to become part of the association.

Although the industry reflects stark disparities, these firms are leading their peers in the hiring of female registered representatives.

The firm says it’s working to increase the number of women in leadership positions.

Nearly three-in-four advisors (73%) do not have a succession plan in place.

“It’s incredibly important to have diversity. Period,” says Kara Murphy.

Ex-employee charges that African-Americans are denied opportunities at the brokerage giant in a climate of institutional discrimination.