Advisors' most common questions and concerns about going independent when it comes to dealing with the media.

Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners is looking to sell Hightower, according to published reports.

The deal with Visionary Wealth Management will make the 16-person team RBC's largest in the state.

As the markets tumbled, Fidelity and Schwab customers couldn't log on.

The bank can benefit from the group of female tech wizards who make the online brokerage work.

"Normally, I vote for Democrats," Warren Buffett said.

The rumors of the pending demise of RIA valuations—even in the event of a near-term economic recession—are greatly exaggerated.

One investor group argues the state’s final rule, going into effect March 6, has been significantly weakened to mirror some of the worst aspects of Reg BI. Meanwhile, industry groups are concerned with how fast the rule has been finalized.

Morgan Stanley's acquisition of E*Trade could create an in-house channel for independent advisors through the RIA custody business.

The choice surprised analysts, investors and even insiders because of his limited experience in wealth management and investment banking.