'Open,' 'mindful' senior leadership, personal feel and an 'advisor-centric culture,' drew the firm to Raymond James.

Whether it be timidity, fear or concern that their words may not be taken as they intend, many advisors aren't comfortable joining in the national conversation. But staying silent may not be good for business.

Starting with Week 1, the challenge is not about the what but the how.

RIA valuations remain strong as cheap money brings more cash into the acquisition structure, according to M&A leaders Rush Benton of Captrust and Karl Heckenberg of Emigrant Partners.

WealthManagement.com talked to Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk about why his firm had no need for a PPP loan and how he plans to increase employee diversity at one of the nation's largest independent RIAs.

Even with kids out of the house, advisor Heather Ettinger is finding that parenting her three young adult children through the crisis is more difficult than she imagined. But she does it—all while managing her firm.

Jason C. Nielsen engaged in a 'pump-and-dump' scheme to boost interest in a biotech company in which he owned stock, hoping to sell his securities for a profit, according to a complaint filed by the SEC.