Clients are more satisfied with advisors who lead with planning, interact more with them and clearly demonstrate their fee structure, according to a Carson Coaching study.

ETF provider WisdomTree is selling its stake in the technology provider for advisors, which will now operate as a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton but keep its branding, offerings and pricing intact.

Schwab Stock Slices will be available to retail investors and Schwab Alliance customers on June 9.

The Emigrant Bank subsidiary has made an investment in Parallel Advisors, its second RIA deal since the onset of the pandemic.

The investment in Osborn Williams & Donohoe is Hightower's second deal of the year.

RIAs worry that they will be at a disadvantage if they are required to disclose the emergency payroll loans while FINRA-regulated brokers are not.

The former UBS advisor on how the benefits of a fiduciary obligation to clients, as opposed to corporate shareholders, is made even clearer during times of crisis.

During times of crisis, top performers keep hiring, closely monitor their expenses, continue growing their client base and invest selectively, according to FA Insight.

2019 was a great year for advisors at independent brokerages, but that may belie what's ahead for the channel if the economy continues to tumble.