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Rene Nourse has established a new company, Urban Wealth Management, in El Segundo, Calif., that will use Concert Wealth Management for advisory services and Concert Advisor Services for back office support.

Advisors are more committed than ever to helping clients with their retirement income planning but they still face a host of challenges.

Marketing expert Marie Swift says financial advisors who find their voice and unleash their personal story will rise to new heights as they capture the attention and hearts of their audience and influence key decision-makers in their communities.

The Northern Light Fund Trust and certain members of its current and former trustees as well as an unnamed chief compliance officer have received a “Wells notice” from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Members of the House Financial Services Committee have a chance Tuesday to pose tougher questions about the JPMorgan trading losses than their Senate counterparts did.

There are roadblocks that can hold an organization back from achieving its full potential. But how can you turn dysfunction into better results?

Advisors “are now at the point where they are asking, ‘What oar should I buy?’” said Blane Warrene, the CEO of Arkovi, a leading social media archiving service.

The CFP Board disciplined 24 planners in its most recent thrice-yearly review of disciplinary or ethics allegations. In 13 cases, planners lost their rights to use the CFP designation permanently. Six other planners received suspensions for varying lengths of time, and five received letters of admonition.

As experts forecast persistent fiscal issues in Europe and disappointing growth domestically, this is the most important time for advisors to pick up the phone and talk to their clients, UBS Wealth Management Americas CEO Robert McCann said.

Social media is today's printing press and advisors have to be prepared for a new Rennaissance, according to Jason Seiden, the co-founder and CEO of Ajax Social Media Group.