Steven Lockshin, the firm's founder, is stepping down from his role as chairman and will be replaced by Richard Gershen, the executive vice president of wealth management at City National, Convergent's parent company.
Broker-dealer regulator promises to modify rules after survey identifies 'pain points'.
Convergent Wealth Advisors chief also deploying the software for his new advisory firm.
The big fish are rethinking and redefining what it means to provide financial guidance to a person's entire financial life. Are you going to take them on?
66% of those surveyed credit networks with helping them gain new clients.
Robo-advisers say they aren't worried about Schwab's new entrant but one market analyst isn't so sure the young industry can hold up against the giant household name.
Using online platforms to outsource compliance and back office responsibilities can help advisers focus their time.
Clients need more knowledge about health savings accounts and their potential role in helping fund health and retirement needs.
In a letter to SEC chairman Mary Jo White, two key House Republicans outline opposition to having RIA pay for SEC exams; tell her to reallocate resources to boost exam record
On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu, some oil producers have a lot to lose from cheap oil. Plus: Merrill brokers are heading for greener pastures, activist investors are taking over, and tune up your holiday tipping practices.
Opponents like SIFMA and FSI remain wary of the potential costs, customer data security, but Finra asserts that CARDS will help investors.
An added function allows the exporting of first-degree connections, endorsements, comments made in groups and other LinkedIn content.
With a new health care reform employer mandate on the way, expanding expertise becomes imperative
Buckingham hires novel director position focused on financial solutions for female clients.
One of the firm's six original principals, he will remain as a corporate director.
Will federal program set an example for the private sector?
The organization is trying to calm the controversy over how advisers holding the CFP designation define themselves
High-functioning advisory teams embrace practices also used in many C-suites
NAPFA ruling fuels war of words among RIAs.
