The most successful advisory firms prioritize revenue and operations over adviser capacity to remain on top.
House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget, while agency's chairman says funding not enough to support expanded adviser exams
Here's how to avoid letting interpersonal dynamics alienate colleagues and clients.
The choice of when and how to claim Social Security benefits can affect the three biggest financial risks that retirees encounter.
Wells Fargo Advisors continues to build on its recruiting momentum with the addition of a trio of former JPMorgan Chase & Co. private bankers.
Administrative action follows Federal Court order for adviser Paul Marshall and associated companies to pay fines and disgorgement of more than $15 million.
New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.
James “Jeb” Bashaw is now registered with small broker-dealer International Assets Advisory.
Proactive service during turbulent markets can help strengthen existing client relationships – and help forge new ones.
Abigail Johnson, successor at the privately owned, family-run company, wants to understand the businesses of her clients, including advisers.
Regulators homing in on whether insurers are presenting a picture of performance that's too rosy.
Massachusetts Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin announces payment to reimburse senior citizens for surrender charges paid when switching variable annuities.
Former BloombergBlack honcho John Michel picks up where his last gig left off, and picks up Lebenthal Wealth as a client.
Investment advisers are required to have an emergency plan. Assuming you have one, have you really looked at what it says? Have you tested it? Do you know if it will work?
Gains from creating an advisory team are tremendous, though not without trials.
Catch up on this week's must-read stories for advisers, including the latest post-Gross Pimco developments, a robo-adviser launched by two financial media titans, and more.
The company's president and CEO talks about a new fund investing in firms with diverse leadership. <b>Plus don't miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140817/WOMEN">Women and Investing special report</b></a>
Though rules still vary from state to state, all same-sex couples should take steps to claim benefits.
You can't change someone's behavior, so for trigger situations, take them out of the equation as much as possible.
When engaging clients, forget investment advice. Talk about your life, and ask about theirs
