Industry

LPL Financial adds advisor Christopher Sweeney and Hege Financial Group after a robust recruitment in the third quarter.

The Advisor Growth Community will open up to new members in January. Here's what you can expect.

Sandy Spring Bancorp, a community bank with some 50 branches in the Mid-Atlantic area, will acquire fee-only RIA Rembert Pendleton Jackson.

SIFMA and others took part in the Quantum Dawn V exercise this week; here’s how it went.

Did custodians really factor in how the change would affect advisors?

The markets tend not to overreact to most turbulent political and social environments, said Michael Townsend, Schwab’s head of legislative and regulatory affairs.

The firm has launched a single-signature feature for clients, as well as simplified billing, and integrated workflows introduced for financial advisors.

Firms may be cognizant that the wealth gap is an issue, but may feel they don't have the tools or language to respond, said Chloe McKenzie, CEO of On a Wealth Kick, speaking at Schwab IMPACT.

Far more than half are concerned about a recession, yet almost all say they intend to grow next year 20% on average and do so via new money, not through mergers or acquisitions.