A frequent subject of SEC enforcement complaints and examinations can cause newer firms pain if they don't follow the rules.

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

A range of perks and parties could help advisors forge deeper relationships and generate valuable leads, often without breaking the bank in the process.

Only about 4% to 6% of advisors switch firms in a given year, for any number of reasons. Here's how growing advisory teams add to their ranks.

Experts say there are many reasons some beneficiaries reject assets and big problems if they fail to do so correctly. Here's a guide to avoiding them.

What was once largely a source of referrals for outside professionals is moving in-house for financial advisors in many cases. Here are some examples.

The question looms especially large for startups breaking into the field, but there are no straightforward answers. Here's a guide for financial advisors.

A client who passes the assets to an older generation could get them back or have them transferred to children at a step-up in basis with an "upstream" gift.

Finding new customers and expanding existing client relationships is key for recently launched firms. Here's how marketing experts say to go about it.

Financial advisors have any number of good reasons to seek the best technology and countless firms trying to provide it. Here's how experts say they should start.

The Trump megalaw's expansion of opportunity zone credits and other investment approaches comes with caveats based on timing and taxes.

Some planners and therapists are calling for more research into potential applications for methods already being used to treat the symptoms of PTSD.

Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing are facing growing competition, as the industry strives to do business with financial advisors in as many ways as possible.

The momentum is clearly accelerating behind registered investment advisory firms, but every individual team's choice requires careful consideration.

Financial advisors report a variety of pros and cons with either setup, and experts say the decision comes down to highly particular factors at each advisory practice.

A consulting firm's report on the future of the channel reveals the ambivalence and frustration many feel about the impact of M&A consolidation.

Other than satisfying important regulatory requirements, RIAs and their clients can exercise a lot of choice on costs. Here's how experts view the process.

While the advantages to the parents often receive the most attention, a summer job could pay literal dividends to the children, experts say.

They must file the lengthy and highly specific Form ADV document with the SEC and state-level agencies. And that's just one aspect of the many strategic decisions.

The flow of financial advisors to the independent channels is certainly accelerating. But the traditional brokerage giants still offer advantages for some teams.