RIAs

A third-party examination system might be the most practical response to RIA oversight, but questions remain about how advisors will shoulder the costs.

The commission wants to dramatically reshape the regulatory environment for investment advice in waning months of President Obama's administration.

Voices: Sometimes ‘intimidating’ but valuable ways to boost referrals find new prospects and build stronger relationships with current clients.

Totum Wealth says its new platform can analyze risk while also creating a custom portfolio. Our tech communist gives it a try.

Applying for Social Security benefits early doesn't necessarily mean that applicants will receive the benefits early, an advisor explains to 64-year-old widowed client.

Advisor compensation is one of the stickiest problems for firm owners. Ross Lawrence and Greg Hoffman of Hoffman Financial Resources solved it through equity ownership.

Do you have enough saved for a stand-alone RIA? EPAN's Ron Briggs challenges advisors on this and other considerations of going independent.

One of the largest firms on the West Coast, Aspiriant expects to continue merging with one to two firms a year.

Money can be a huge bone of contention in romantic relationships. Here’s how advisors can help client couples manage financial discord.

Avoid jumping the gun for the latest and greatest in tech, particularly products pitched for fixing back-office operations.