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Also this week, Raymond James draws from Commonwealth again amid that firm's absorption by LPL Financial, and Osaic adds advisors with nearly $800 million in AUM.

Take Financial Planning's latest self-study continuing education quiz for an hour of credit toward maintaining professional certifications.

Independent financial advisors get a lot of flexibility, but a study by Deloitte and Wells Fargo FiNet delves into the complexity of expanding successfully.

AI-powered search results have changed how SEO works. Simple tweaks can help financial advisors and their firms show up much more frequently in no-click search results, experts say.

Merrill is also adjusting the incentives it gives advisors for steering clients into banking products.

The events for prospective clients may sound old-fashioned or too sales-focused, but marketing experts and advisors explain how they can be powerful lead tools.

Merrill accuses industry rivals of conspiring with a group of former employees to remove confidential client information and trade secrets for the formation of a new RIA.

For advisors who invest in cultural understanding, bilingual support and education, the growth opportunity is vast.

Firms are increasingly looking to provide high net worth clients with services stretching beyond basic wealth management. The offerings include everything from help with cybersecurity to taking out complicated loans.

Many express frustration with either real or perceived doubts about clients' concerns, but experts say they're missing an opportunity to address them up front.