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The Cape May, N.J.-based community bank has a investment services program that would make most rivals envious. And it has a rapidly expanding assets under management to prove it.

It's a five-letter word that packs a powerful punch in the advisor world. If you're "listening down" to your clients, you don't get it. Here's what you need to know.

Think referrals and cross-selling are tough at your bank? Read how wealth management advisor and financial planner Heidi Schmidt handles them at Internet bank USAA Federal Savings.

Smaller banks cannot afford to support high-density branch networks as economic challenges persist.

A new LIMRA report found that younger generations of American consumers are not giving retirement the attention it deserves.

Since 2008, U.S. Bank has recruited talent from rival firms to lead various regional units of its business. The investment seems to be paying off, as revenues have inched up over the last year.

We asked the experts to help present the concepts of behavioral finance in a practical way. See how their insights can help you in your practice.

As the banking industry continues its consolidation trend, advisors will increasingly find themselves in search of greener pastures for themselves and their clients.

Why banks focus more and more on affluent clients — and why they may miss mom and pop investors more than they think.

A run-down of the stories in this issue, including the annual pay scale review.