Portfolio

Republicans will be planning a victory lap and Democrats will be thinking about their election strategy. But financial advisors and tax pros will be preparing their clients.

Earning and maintaining certifications requires a significant time investment. So why do advisors go through the trouble?

As Raymond James, Wells Fargo and RBC reported big recruiting deals this week, FINRA said it was going to pay back to its members a large chunk of the fees they paid last year.

Looking forward to not answering client phone calls? Here's how to make it happen.

In separate cases, two federal judges found that neither Wells Fargo nor LPL had a fiduciary obligation to look for clients' best interests with uninvested cash held in brokerage accounts.

With a geographically spread-out workforce, Nate Byers of Calculated Wealth recognized the need to invest in defensive measures to keep client data safe.

Once client data enters a tech provider's software, does your firm still own it? It's not a given.

Lack of communication can breed conflict, but offering an outside perspective can smooth over family conflicts.

The deal to buy Natixis' overlay management services comes amid a general push by the St. Louis-based firm to broaden its appeal to HNW clients.

The momentum is clearly accelerating behind registered investment advisory firms, but every individual team's choice requires careful consideration.