Wealth Think

It appears the regulator bought into the investor choice argument of sales reps right from the beginning.

New rules recognize the fact that commission-based transaction services can be the most cost effective way for Main Street investors to receive financial advice.

Books can be great marketing tools, but also time consuming.

Financial planning professionals tell us sexual harassment is pervasive. Can that change?

Like selling a car, asset managers can list their products’ specifications, but that isn’t always enough.

Making the right hire can ease workloads and free up time to spend catering to clients' needs.

Veteran financial advisors need to play an active role in coaching the next generation. Are you an effective mentor?

Chances are, you’ve never used it — or even noticed it.

Planners have a natural incentive to be narrow-minded when it comes to investment opportunities. Sometimes it’s better to look for reasons to selectively say yes.

Instead of thinking about fiduciary purely as an obligation or regulation, advisors should envision it as something much bigger: a way of life.