Corporate governance

"Make the process as collaborative as possible," one expert says.

Michael LaMena's exit continues the management shake-up at the Chicago-based RIA.

As daunting as creating a transition strategy seems, the sooner advisers start the more successful it is likely to be. Here are some tools to start the process.

"It’s never been a better time to be a seller," says investment banker Liz Nesvold.

Only about 5% still charge them, according to a Financial Planning study.

The partnership marks the third deal since a major private equity investment in April.

Critical criteria that can raise the market price of an advisers' book.

Marketing and sales strategies are better received when firms provide information advisers are actually seeking.

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.

The RIA's 7th deal in 16 months is for a $160M adviser.

The online experience should reflect what it’s like to work with you.

By applying these tactics to their practices, planners can improve their finances, while also helping clients improve theirs, according to columnist John J. Bowen Jr.

Contrary to received wisdom, a lifestyle practice can offer considerable advantages over an enterprise model, according to a new SEI study.

The wirehouse files for a restraining order in wake of move to Dynasty.

What’s a planner to do when clients say their child, a new advisor, is asking them to invest?

From setting fees to compliance scares, veteran planners advise new RIAs on what to consider when launching a firm.

The long merger trend among the broker-dealers behind the bank channel is likely over, and new banks are not joining the channel in a major way. Where will TPMs find growth?

Advisers may think their firm’s credibility stems from a big number. That’s not to say they should misrepresent their assets under management, Michael Kitces writes.

See which independent broker-dealers outpaced their peers at the top line.

Only 17% of advisers have a binding and actionable plan in place.