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.

The all-stock takeover adds E*Trade’s $360 billion of client assets to Morgan Stanley’s $2.7 trillion, in the biggest acquisition by a Wall Street firm since the financial crisis.

Robertson Stephens, a family-office and HNW advisory, steps into the Bay Area with $150 million team.