RIAs

Do the instruments make sense in an low-rate environment? And if so, should you build them in-house? Get tips from fixed-income experts.

Caleb Brown and Michael Kitces, founders of New Planner Recruiting, have launched of a new website that focuses exclusively on job opportunities with independent financial planning firms.

Advisors spend plenty of time focusing on their clients' long-term plans, but what about the future of their firms? Here are five strategies, common among top firms, that advisors can institute to expand their practices.

Looking at the range of services received by clients in all advisory channels, traditional wirehouses take the lead in catering to high-end client needs, according to research from Cerulli Associates.

Agency secures $4 billion in penalties; expert says: “make sure that you have a robust and dynamic compliance program.”

The recent FinDEVr conference showcased dozens of cutting-edge tools, platforms and technology integrations in financial services. Here are a few of the most innovative ideas I saw.

The SEC has yet to produce or even propose any binding rules regarding cybersecurity, but officials have been sending strong signals that they expect firms of all sizes to put in place policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.

Aequitas Capital is hoping to woo advisors with an unusual but potentially potent pitch: its expertise in alternative investments.

From stolen cell phones to email scammers and hackers, advisors face numerous threats to the security of sensitive client data. Here are a few simple ways advisors can avoid getting hacked.

When it comes to compliance, do-it-yourselfers must build policies and procedures that can protect the firm. But as practices grow, seeking outside assistance may be necessary.