Corporate governance

Winnie Sun, of Sun Group Wealth Partners, and Paul Rand, of The Rand Group, break down the obstacles and advantages of making the switch.

The latest trends in marketing are ideal for financial advisors looking to grow their practice.

The approaching milestone represents growth of about 30% in the past 9 years.

Free up time for new clients by focusing on these productivity and efficiency measures.

See which independent broker-dealer reported over 31% payout growth, plus dive into the average payout for the top 10.

Running a successful advisory practice means those at the top have to look internally, as well as externally.

The proposed rule would require firms to have blueprints in place for natural disasters, cyber disruptions and transitioning clients if a practice winds down.

Is it time to try for another target market? Or just become a generalist? Forsaking current branding and marketing should not be taken lightly.

Edmond Walters is seen as bringing deep fintech expertise to rebranded company.

One used to be enough, but planners keen to move up the ladder need to develop their arsenal — and quickly. Just as importantly, however, these skills can provide a roadmap for where the firm should invest.

Firms that want to grow put each employee to work around that goal. In time, the culture will become one that prizes new initiatives.

A mix of approaches to gain the attention of ideal prospects, who have learned to ignore typical marketing tactics.

A planner who used to be a practicing doctor found that much of the thinking on the most suitable niches didn’t apply to her.

Mercer Advisors turned to channel partners for referrals and made a valuable business-model change.

Hard-working advisers can earn fees awarded in bankruptcy courts. Is it worth the trouble?

Sometimes it’s OK to put aside gathering more assets and building a client base, says columnist Glenn Kautt.

Companies need to be able to pivot, and tech infrastructure can't be a hindrance.

Fending off cyber intrusions is becoming a cost of doing business, but when advisors find that their practice has been breached, they need to follow a plan for assessing the damage.

Financial advisors on the East Coast have solid reasons to be worried about Hurricane Sandy – and even those far from the wreckage should be concerned, too. Advisors’ and clients’ safety rank first, but advisors also have to be concerned about their offices and property, as well as those of their clients’ and their clients’ relatives. As vital as proper insurance coverage is, it often will not cover all losses, nor losses from the disruption of business. How prepared are you and your firm to deal with a major disaster, like Sandy? Far too many advisors have no disaster recovery plan to rely on for times like this. Here are 5 questions to consider regarding you, your firm and your clients after the worst of the hurricane strikes.

An unexpected windfall is welcome, but stressful. Here's a plan for helping clients cope.