Practice

The advisor at the center of the case, Chuck Roberts, has been the subject of at least 19 customer complaints since late 2022.

The case is one of the latest to question if firms can be held liable for costly investment decisions made by clients showing signs of mental decline.

RBC Wealth also reorganized its private client group and appointed a new division head, and UBS named a market leader for its San Francisco business.

Marriage, government and employee benefits, and mental health often loom large for a base of clients that is more likely than straight peers to live alone.

U.S. Bank Wealth Survey reveals 76% of parents would rather talk to their children about their choice of candidate, than their finances, at 63%.

A new Schwab Advisor Survey found AI is largely being used in back-office functions rather than consumer-facing, as adoption slowly takes hold.

The SEC has charged Thrivent Investment Management for failing to comply with Regulation Best Interest's care and compliance obligation in connection with recommendations to retail investors in 529 Savings Plans.

Manish Dave, who has been with the firm for 18 years, oversaw a headcount that was formidable but stagnant in recent years.

After helping to lead a crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry and Wall Street's use of off-channel communications, Gurbir Grewal is leaving the SEC.

Industry experts and analysts take comfort in the firm's choice of Rich Steinmeier as interim CEO and say they see little reason to expect serious disruption.