Sutton, Mass.–based advisor James Couture was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and was accused of using client funds for his own personal and business expenses.

SmartAsset is partnering with LPL Financial to offer discounted lead-generation tools to the independent broker/dealer's advisors.

Now that it's time to start venturing back to the office, what have we learned?

The $221 million independent broker/dealer joins Advisor Group for succession planning.

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management saw a spike in demand for its family office resources and 'lifestyle' advice during the pandemic, advisors say.

Focus Financial acquired ARS Wealth Advisors to expand its Florida presence.

The charges against the executives of LJM Funds Management and LJM Partners claim they failed to inform investors about potential losses. The funds later suffered a $1 billion loss.

The annual program honoring individuals and business initiatives that help financial advisors better serve their clients will be held in person in New York City on Sept. 9.

The rule filing would have made several changes to the regulatory agency's expungement process, including establishing "specialized arbitration panels" for such requests.