Industry

The redesign is intended to bring clarity to the relationship between Carson Coaching, Carson Partners and Carson Wealth.

For the first time in a long while, advisors are singing the praises of the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer.

Bank of America is broadening eligibility for commission-free trades on stocks and exchange-traded funds to more than 5.25 million clients who are enrolled in its Preferred Rewards program.

The independent financial advice channel has grown considerably over the past decade and "if you believe that is a trend, and not a fad, why would we not be doing this?" an executive said.

The organization also added new independent advisors to replace two leaving.

The government reopening is just a temporary reprieve, and advisors looking to go independent may want to consider other options beyond SEC registration, in case another shutdown occurs.

The acquisition of the $500 million Summit Planning Group is the second foray the firm has made in Wisconsin in a bid to become a nationally branded RIA.

Wells Fargo has made 10 big-ticket hires over the past two years to prove it has changed. Previously, it historically promoted from within.