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To tap into the demand for socially responsible investing, asset managers would do well to understand the different approaches that exist even within the market niche known as environmental, social and governance.

It takes a lot for some of the smaller players to match the revenues of the industry giants. But it may be even harder for the big players to keep up when it comes to rates of growth. See which independent B-Ds reported the biggest revenue growth rates from 2013 to 2014.

It takes a lot for some of the smaller players to match the revenues of the industry giants. But it may be even harder for the big players to keep up when it comes to rates of growth. See which independent B-Ds reported the biggest revenue growth rates from 2013 to 2014.

Regulators will be paying close attention to whether advisors properly safeguard the interests of elderly clients. Here's what to watch for.

Closely tracking the ETF market for Windhaven Investment Management, Linda Zhang is excited at the potential for overall ETF growth.

Martha B. Willis and her team have introduced over 17 new products across OppenheimerFunds and integrated the offerings of SteelPath, an energy-focused investment company and recent acquisition.

Amy Schioldager was responsible for BlackRock's first ETF portfolios in 1996. At the time, she recalls being told that ETFs would never be accepted.

The time for advisors to discuss cognitive impairment is when clients are still healthy.

The time for advisors to discuss cognitive impairment is when clients are still healthy.

Assisting the elderly in resisting financial abusers is often challenging because the perpetrators may be the clients' own relatives.

Instruction should focus on the specific needs of the elderly, including how to spot and deal with cognitive decline or financial abuse.

To earn success, says Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, the chief investment officer of Goldman Sachs' Private Wealth Management Group, do whatever it takes to become the best at what you do.

Women can gain leadership roles in asset management by having a voice, says Kim Mustin, the head of North American distribution at BNY Mellon Investment Management.

Martha King is proud of how far Vanguard's financial advisory division has come since the mutual fund giant launched its first ETF 13 years ago.

Advisors have an opportunity to play a pivotal role if they help clients crunch realistic numbers about their future financial obligations for elderly parents.

Michelle Mikos, the ETF business development director at Invesco Powershares, helped co-found Women in ETFs, a group dedicated to supporting women in the asset management industry.

Women must remain curious, have courage and bring confidence to the workplace in order to find and ensure success, says Maureen Leary-Jago, senior global advisor at MFS Investment Management.

As president of Chicago-based Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson has dedicated herself to acting as an advocate of financial literacy and investor education.

Experts cite challenges in building and prosecuting cases involving elder financial abuse, suggesting advisors need policies and procedures to spot and report issues as they arise.

Carla Harris's message to women hoping to rise up in their fields: be true to who you are. Another: "If you consider yourself a leader in the 21st century you must be comfortable taking risk."