Captrust's Rush Benton sees no slowdown in deals on the horizon, despite the lull in the economy.

The 11% decline comes in the midst of what UBS Group CEO Ralph Hamers called “one of the most challenging periods for investors” in the last decade.

Advisors say single-stock ETFs are more appropriate for short-term institutional traders who understand the inherent risks, not for retail clients.

The founder of Trian Fund Management also discusses activist investing and the economy.

In separate lawsuits, J.P. Morgan Securities sought temporary restraining orders to stop several advisors who they claimed illegally solicited former clients after moving to new roles.

Carson taps former LPL market strategist to advance its investment platform and research capabilities.

The IBD hopes to forge deeper relationships with its advisors via events, networking experiences and technology.

The New York–based team from Fieldpoint Private Securities takes its $230 million in client assets to the Sanctuary platform.