The Daily Brief

The Halo Investing platform allows advisors to monitor structured notes for their clients, analyze trends and sell for access to secondary liquidity.

Environmental, social and governance funds could see criticism following a broad executive order signed by President Trump.

Three of the 171 individuals named in special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report have backgrounds in investment management.

Robo quasi-hedgie Titan plans a retirement account offering to launch this summer.

Vestwell had been looking for more asset management strategies for its platform.

Investors allegedly lost $8 million in assets from a failed medical marijuana venture linked to a Massachusetts-based advisor.

There are five roles on the career path to becoming a financial planner: analyst, associate advisor, service advisor, lead advisor and partner, according to the CFP Board.

Steve Melen said his business approach was profoundly affected by his personal trials, including fighting back and overcoming a diagnosis of terminal stomach cancer in 2008.

As part of the partnership, LPL’s 16,000 advisors can access the company’s planning tools at a discounted price.

The majority of clients are OK with the idea of connecting with their financial advisor on social media.