After two years of operating an independent practice, a seasoned advisor is ready to take on two partners. He wants the experts to tell him how they should divvy up the pot.

Three major forces that will shape the industry in the years to come. Are you prepared?

Wachovia's decision to let employee reps transfer to its independent channel will help it retain top producers, but will it squeeze margins? Other firms will be watching

The financial executives and regulators who are in the vanguard

Of all the financial books that have been published since Registered Rep. made its debut in 1976 these deserve re-reading. A short list of our favorites

Market historian and former banker Charles Geisst on the biggest events on Wall Street of the last 30 years

Interview with Ralph Bryan of the Financial Strategies Group for Wachovia Securities

The NYSE this year has added 30 new structured products worth $11.2 billion. But, so far, reception has been pretty cool from retail reps.

In 30 years, the mutual fund business has evolved from simple products to a mind-boggling array of options. The latest twist: back to basics

Whatever happens to estate taxes, there will still be a strong need for putting together trusts and insurance policies that enable your clients' assets to survive their death intact.