A new study suggests that the Wells Fargo bogus-account scandal played into the hands of fintech lenders — negatively impacting not only Wells but also other banks.

The vast majority of financial advisors nearing retirement lack a proper succession plan — and they may be putting their practice in peril as a result, according to a new survey.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Chicago-based registered investment advisory firm and its chief executive — a one-time Merrill Lynch financial advisor — with overcharging clients ...