Here are America's top independent financial advisors, as identified by Barron's. The ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, ...

To help support independent financial advisors, bipartisan legislation was introduced that seeks to remove “outdated regulatory barriers” that penalize them for operating as a small business.

Independent financial advisors are facing a pivotal moment as they seek to balance growth ambitions with the realities of a shifting market, according to a new study from Wells Fargo Advisors ...

How can I find a certified financial planner (CFP) who is not associated with a brokerage house? I want truly independent advice and not steered toward selling me securities. I especially want tax ...

The independent RIA community is evolving rapidly, with firms prioritizing leadership development, technology adoption, and deeper client relationships. That’s according to Charles Schwab’s 2025 ...

Learn effective strategies to locate and select a financial advisor in your area Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

This is the 15th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on how to build a successful RIA. See the previous stories here, or find them by following Salinger ...

Many independent teams of financial advisors are growing significantly, but a new study reveals at least three specific factors that separate the fastest and slowest expanding firms. The charts below ...

Independent financial advisors often operate their own advisory firms or work with independent businesses as opposed to representing larger brokerages Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...