Wealth Think

As low interest rates and sluggish loan demand continue to make healthy profit streams from traditional deposit and lending activities harder to come by at financial institutions, investment programs are increasingly viewed as a critical channel for generating non-interest income.

Let’s start with the basics: If you are not engaging people on social media as a financial advisor, it’s time to catch up.

We have all heard that the best way to have loyal clients and get referrals is to consistently exceed your clients' expectations.

Advisors are adopting new technologies to streamline processes and impress clients. But it's smart to have a backup plan in case the technology fails you, says solo advisor Dave Grant.

Clients often dream of retiring overseas for a change of scenery and lifestyle. Here’s what a handful of RIAs have to say about some of the most popular overseas retirement destinations among their clients.

Clients often dream of retiring overseas for a change of scenery and lifestyle. Here’s what a handful of advisors have to say about some of the most popular overseas retirement destinations among their clients.

Many advisors have been surprised, almost shocked, to learn how unprofitable the bottom 50%, 60% or even 70% of their client base actually is.

One recruiting advantage that banks enjoy is a “minor league” of sorts. Unfortunately, it’s ignored too often.

After just a few months of running his solo practice, advisor Dave Grant has run into a good problem: how to manage a growing list of prospective clients.

A terminal diagnosis for Simpson's co-creator Sam Simon pushed him to immediately address his estate and charitable giving plans. His story offers an important lesson for your clients.