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SEC-registered investment advisors hit an all-time high in 2023 as assets under management also rebounded to stronger growth, according to the latest survey by Investment Adviser Association (IAA) and COMPLY.

The deal values closely held Fisher Investments at $12.75 billion and is part of the founder's estate planning, according to the firm.

Like its Wall Street rival Morgan Stanley, Citi sees a path to trillions in client assets in its workplace division.

Working in teams can boost productivity, make succession easier and allow advisors to move upmarket, new research suggests.

The deal comes as a Raymond James executive questions if advisors who choose to go with private owners won't regret their decisions in three to five years.

LPL Financial topped the list, but the next five firms in these rankings of the 10 that picked up the most brokers from rivals are wirehouses and employee brokerages.

The latest appointment comes amid Citi's continued overhaul of its executive ranks and wealth business.

The meaning of independence takes on many different forms for these 10 financial advisors, wealth management executives, entrepreneurs and other experts.

With brokerages, consolidation, lawsuits and more, independence ain't what it used to be. Advisors who want to break away must contend with ever-changing options and obstacles to define their own version of independence.

The likely more than $1 million award is the latest result from cases arguing that firms' pay policies run afoul of federal retirement law.