Could an economic downturn slow the industry's record-setting pace of acquisition deals? Sure, experts say, but not by much.

New tools help financial advisors with everything from logic to transcription, but many say it's not just about winning back ...

Adoption of these applications has grown exponentially, but some advisors and attorneys say caution is warranted.

Certified financial planners will pay an additional $120 a year for the CFP designation, starting in October. The CFP board said the fee hike will help fund expanded advertising efforts.

Industry experts say Edward Jones was at risk of being left behind if it didn't offer access to investments that are becoming ...

Financial planners who take their customers through a difficult calculation can add a lot of value that may sometimes get ...

Advisor and women in wealth advocate Cary Carbonaro charts her struggle for respect and pay parity after a buyout by a big ...

Novel legal theories and a lower bar for plaintiffs could unleash an explosion in ERISA-based lawsuits against 401(k) plan ...

Experts say it's not just about cold, hard numbers. Knowing client expectations can also make or break any potential deal.

Critics have called for an overhaul of the confusing rules that they argue often leave investors paying taxes in the wake of ...

UBS' Americas unit benefited from a swift uptick in client transactions in April, but that activity has since subsided, CEO Sergio Ermotti told analysts.

A judge found that the alleged victims of a scam run by a now-disgraced representative of Oppenheimer furnished no evidence ...