"Advisors are not going to like this, obviously," sad a senior industry executive.
For advisors weighing a move, access is no longer the question. The decision is whether to build a firm or join one.
In a record-breaking year for M&A, the pressure is on businesses to seize the moment, but it might not always be the right deal, warns Schwab's Head of Client Consulting.
Merrill has also nabbed a Morgan Stanley team in Georgia, while Raymond James lured multiple breakaway teams to its employee advisor channel.
Annual survey data show roughly 73 million households own mutual funds, with 86% of mutual fund-owning households citing retirement as a financial goal.
Higher contribution caps and expanded catch-up limits boost savings potential for 401(k), IRA, and SIMPLE account holders next year.
Models reveal varying outcomes for 401(k) savers, with the biggest success ratios for those with higher balances and lower Social Security replacement rates.
Charles Schwab's compliance expert says firms are still adapting to the change of leadership at the SEC and the impact of the government shutdown.
Looking to 2026, Envestnet aims to deliver a more unified and scalable technology experience, according to Envestnet's chief relationship officer, Andrew Stavaridis.
Darnel Bentz shares why now is the most promising time in 25 years to create "tax alpha" through proactive, tax-efficient portfolio management. Drawing on decades of experience, Bentz explains how evolving strategies and legislative awareness can help clients minimize tax burdens and grow wealth sustainably.
Jeff DeHaan explains how strategic Roth conversions can safeguard your heirs and spouse from future tax burdens. Drawing on real-life examples and recent tax law changes, DeHaan explores how proactive planning can turn short-term tax costs into long-term family savings, ensuring more of your legacy stays with your loved ones.
Data shows retirees need clearer income tools as more stay invested beyond retirement.
Priority Financial Group, with an RIA of $3.1 billion in assets, is moving its broker-dealer operations to United Planners' Financial Services of America, an advisor-owned firm.
The advisor, formerly with DA Davidson, also repeatedly failed to tell his employers about outside securities accounts he maintained at another Finra member firm.
From C-level leaders to founders and elite advisors, this year's hot list winners are successfully navigating turbulence and waves of change shaping the wealth industry.
Creative Planning's subsidiary United Capital has also landed a $4 billion planning firm, while a $1 billion-plus firm joins LA-headquartered Lido Advisors in the East Coast.
Major Wall Street firms back Corastone’s blockchain-based platform, aiming to reduce friction and expand access in the private markets space.
Edward Jones advisor and Marine Corps veteran Geoff Meno shares his insights with InvestmentNews
A $12.9 million sports card sale signals the continued emergence of collectibles as an asset class
Todd Bryant, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AIF®, reveals how authentic stories—not just numbers—create lasting connections and trust between advisors and clients. Drawing on years of experience, Bryant explains why narrative is the key to helping clients understand, remember, and act on financial advice.
