The path I took to merging my firm was neither short nor simple, but it did lead to the best outcome.

Why are independent B-D organizations and dually registered advisors taking the wirehouses' lobbying position?

Conversational marketing is a smart way to attract new clients. Here's how to nurture new and lasting relationships.

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities fail to fulfill the purpose for which they were established.

Natural resources mutual funds have a low correlation to large-cap stocks, strengthening a balanced portfolio.

How advisors can benefit from Morningstar's new forward-looking mutual fund ratings.

An application that could recommend asset allocation and retirement income options for clients with limited wealth.

Marital secrets, forged signatures and warring spouses - molehills, not Madoff, plague most financial advisors.

After a fast start this year for ETFs, investors are becoming more defensive amid deep worries about Europe, the U.S. and China.

Advisors can add value to their practices when they guide entrepreneurs. It takes patience, savvy and nerve.

If difficult issues within a family are not confronted, even a well-crafted financial plan will fall short.

A St. Louis wealth firm helps kin and assets flourish.

Focus will be on growth strategies and boosting skills at Oct. 30 Women Advisors Forum in Boston

If you weren't persuaded already, here's why dividend-paying stocks are key to a retiree's portfolio.

An advisor creates video games to train kids about money.