Corporate governance

Here are some of the key takeaways from a sampling of the many substantive discussions at Huntington Beach last week.

Best practices for each option can make the difference between success and stagnation in a growing advisory firm.

Four financial advisors and other experts speaking at last week's Future Proof conference shed light on the intersection of the wealth and accounting fields.

Most firms are limited liability corporations these days, but a significant chunk of older firms are c-corporations. Experts share the key factors involved with the options.

Today's clients are looking for planners who stand out online as they try to make sense of newly available information and tools, according to two expert panels.

Mark Matson aims to help people define and realize their goals by making "academic investing principles accessible to everyday investors," he said.

Financial advisors from three non-giant firms shared how they can find their edge in a channel of wealth management that's increasingly fragmented toward the top.

The complementary offerings of family office and wealth management firms have the potential to capture UHNW wallet share and drive up revenues in tandem.

Changes in the makeup of wealth will push the industry to work with more female clients — even if it isn't ready to do so, financial advisors and executives said.

Three executives shared best practices around compensation in the fight to recruit, retain and support planners and other key employees.

A FINRA settlement accuses the firm of failing to supervise a broker who recommended frequent purchases and then resales of various investment products.

Expertly guiding a client through the divorce process can forge long-term bonds that foster practice growth.

Lawyers allege the 92-year-old victim's daughter begged Schwab to freeze her mother's account, but to no avail.

These eight firms are using AI and technology to build stronger connections with clients and build business at scale.

The giants of the channel grabbed most of the spots in the rankings, but some of their smaller or midsize rivals are also expanding quickly.

Lawyers note the kinds of grievances the firm allegedly withheld are what potential clients look at when choosing advisors.

Industry groups see the new AML requirements as unnecessarily redundant and burdensome on small firms.

The former Amazon project manager now caters his firm to serving tech professionals.

A record number of Americans expect to be unemployed soon, giving advisors opportunities to help them plan.

These firms ramped up their ranks through recruiting and M&A deals at notable rates over the past decade — even as the channel experienced record growth.