Practice

The use of social media within an advisory practice has been the subject of much debate within the industry, but one of the most common arguments for advisors limiting or altogether barring sites like Facebook and YouTube within the firm -- compliance -- might be dramatically overstated.

It’s all about the story – if you want to attract and retain more women clients an advisor consultant told attendees at the Schwab Impact conference.

Married clients can arbitrage Social Security benefits for maximum long-term payouts.

Fidelity, BlackRock, Pimco Fight Back on 'SIFI' Label

Deciding whether to impose a uniform fiduciary standard for brokers and investment advisors was a “high priority” for the SEC, but there is no timeframe for a rule, Commission Chair Mary Jo White said.

Wealth, widowhood, retirement strategies and practice management tips were all in focus in at the Women Advisors Forum in Chicago in October. Here are a few of the smartest things we heard in Chicago.

The three asset management firms are among those attempting to discount the credibility of a report released by the Office of Financial Research last month that argued such companies potentially pose a threat to the economy.

The Financial Stability Board lowered the proposed surcharge on globally systemically-important banks for Citigroup and Bank of New York Mellon, leaving JPMorgan Chase as the only U.S. institution to face the highest 2.5% capital buffer.

Manage Income Expectations

New registrants with the SEC or veteran advisors who haven't been examined in many years can expect to hear from regulators in short order, a prominent securities lawyer told attendees at Schwab Impact conference.