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Mike Durbin on Cetera's M&A plans, why consolidation will barrel forward in the wealth management industry and the advantages of having a hybrid firm.

Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?

Sallie Krawcheck helped found Ellevest following prominent roles at Sanford Bernstein, Citigroup and Bank of America.

The 10 largest transitions include deals by LPL and Osaic, hybrid RIAs that received private equity infusions and even a new public offering by a SPAC investor.

Critics of mandatory arbitration say it can go against investment advisors' fiduciary duty to always do what's best for clients.

The wireshoue plans to have a s setting up an Ultra-High New Worth Plus unit for clients more than $50 million in assets.

The wirehouse is accused of not doing enough to prevent employees of its Smith Barney unit from making unauthorized transfers.

Health care advisory experts can secure substantial financial benefits for HNW clients while providing a value-added service for wealth managers and family offices.

A young wealth manager has a vision for his new firm, but not every prospect fits into it. Should he be flexible about his client base, or stick to his target demographic?

A 20-plus-year veteran replaces Manish Dave, who left the post in October.