In a letter to the firm that administers the protocol, J.P. Morgan specified that its participation does not extend to its branch-based advisors, some of whom they are charging in court with soliciting former clients.

Mercer Advisors, Dynasty Financial and Journey Strategic Wealth executives shared what RIAs should contemplate before selling their firms, either internally or externally.

During a recent Inside Wealth panel, advisor Rick Ferri argued that AUM-based advisors aren't incentivized to put clients first, while attorney Max Schatzow stressed advisor compensation for 'value' isn't easily quantified. Either way, advisors...

A new crop of programs at IBDs helps advisors find successors—keeping their clients, and assets, close to home.