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
Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.
Cutting through major misconceptions about robo-advisers, from the name's meaning to their role in financial service
Robo adviser Personal Capital cuts fees on high-net-worth digital platform
<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.
For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.
History has proven that talent is not enough, and team chemistry is what differentiates investment firms.
Research reveals which factors shape an owner's success and impact development.
Recruiting the next generation requires deliberate effort, and often outside help, but it helps firms stay ahead of the curve. <b><i>Also: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140928/NEXTGEN2014" target="_blank">Our full Next Generation of Advisers special report</a></b></i>
