Practice

Stifel is expanding on the West Coast, hiring 13 recruits in California year-to-date.

The regulator accused the four firms and the Advisor Group network of supervisory failures in sales of L-share VAs in separate but near-identical cases.

Wealthfront factors in linked investment and retirement accounts for those who want to take a lengthy sabbatical.

Clients making arrangements for family caregivers need to communicate their plans to other relatives to avoid squabbles down the road.

In an era of extreme affluence, elite money managers are vying for the hyper-rich as never before.

A 34-year old broker with high-net-worth tax specialty signs with Dynasty.

Dividend income is taxed lower than interest yields. And for the federal taxes that apply, clients can take steps to minimize those as well.

Think of it also as charisma, personality or magnetism. This seemingly elusive trait means these advisors light up a room when they walk into it.

Both are structured to last a long time — sometimes forever. But beware of one-size-fits-all approaches.

Culture is like a garden, it has to be planned and nurtured. Even solo practitioners need to pay attention.