Given that I must disclose on my Form ADV that we accepted the aid, I had to ask myself difficult questions about possibly over-zealous regulatory scrutiny as well as my firm's reputation, this advisor writes.

Little-known provisions include the economic injury disaster loan program, the employee retention credit and even an option to defer some payroll taxes.

In a still male-dominated industry, does the network help attract and keep more women at the firm? CEO Shirl Penney says yes and has the results to prove it.

April brought the highest unemployment since the Great Depression. Some of these people are our clients.

“The world has become more digital, less global and more local,” says Amy Lo, co-head of the firm’s Asia Pacific wealth division.

In just two days, technology and remote staff helped ex-Wells Fargo FAs managing $281 million open client accounts at their new employer.

“This virtual program will fill a major a hole left by internship cancellations,” says FPA President Martin Seay.

As soon as the program was announced, I not only advised my small business clients to apply; I also tried to figure out how to take advantage of it myself.

My broker-dealer warned that since it’s a forgivable loan it could be seen as a compromise with creditors.

Advisors — some inspired, some resistant — envision client contact in a post-coronavirus landscape.

As a longtime proponent of flat fees, I see a lot of pain ahead for firms that rely solely on assets under management.

Before you do anything else, make sure your practice is optimized for a remote-office situation. Are there compliance standards you need to meet?

First, prove you’re listening; then make sure they know you’re taking action to protect their portfolios.

You might consider an assistant, paraplanner or even another full-fledged advisor. I won’t debate the importance of these roles, but I would like to offer an alternative for your consideration.

Almost 50% associate negative emotions with the practice. Here’s how planners can help.

This three-tiered model may help.

When financial advisors consider both the hard-dollar and time investments required to land quality leads, everyone benefits.

We can all play a part in preparing for this and future outbreaks.

For many, the document is a significant source of confusion. Fortunately, one of the most persistent errors is easily correctable.

Two prominent female advisors are joining forces to target first-generation wealth builders.

Why do advisors focus so heavily on planning for a lifestyle change that may never happen?

Fear and worry are rampant. One client asked if any other client had recently returned from China.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Best-in-class IT management and cybersecurity protection means RIAs must also focus on their base layer — the tech stack.

For years, I helped clients make choices that improved their happiness and work-life balance. Why wasn't I doing the same for myself?

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

This rise of the so-called grey divorce has created a number of uncommon and complex issues for retirement accounts.

A succession strategy doesn't have to be set in stone, writes columnist Carolyn McClanahan.

Our industry is one of the few that’s barely experienced pricing pressure ... so far. Here's how to assure you keep providing value to clients.

The Secure Act was designed to expand retirement savers’ options but it has subsequently all-but-eliminated the stretch IRA for beneficiaries. It's on advisors to make clients aware of the major change.

With astute maneuvering, advisors can add money to a clients’ college-fund kitty without jeopardizing financial aid.

Don't neglect the FAFSA and other ideas to help families with annual incomes of more than $300,000.

This recently passed bill is groundbreaking retirement legislation and will substantially alter the landscape for employer-sponsored retirement plans and individual savers.

There's a way to offer sound counsel to clients and also permit them the opportunity to take a profitable flier from time to time.