The firm continues a pattern of promoting its chief operating officer to the top spot.

The announcement comes several months after Oros became the CEO of the registered investment advisory firm, which will become a member firm of the traditionally broker/dealer-focused advocacy organization.

The firm’s new account opening system, out this summer, will reduce the number of fields clients have to fill out by 25 to 35 percent, making transitions speedier.

Massachusetts Secretary William A. Galvin alleges Janney Montgomery Scott didn't properly supervise a broker who frequently bought and sold high-fee mutual funds to boost his commissions.

The enhanced program includes a valuation tool powered by Truelytics and a promise to buy an advisor's book of business if no one else will.

Back in March 2007, the late Vanguard Group Inc. founder wrote an article for a men’s magazine laying out four fundamental tips. It went unpublished, until now.

Regent Peak Wealth Advisors' five-person team will join Dynasty from Merrill Lynch, after managing more than $450 million in client assets.

Advisors who use Morningstar Office Cloud can access the model portfolio platform at no extra charge; 13 asset managers are participating, including American Funds, BlackRock and Vanguard.