Starting an RIA

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

Only about 4% to 6% of advisors switch firms in a given year, for any number of reasons. Here's how growing advisory teams add to their ranks.

Financial advisors can multiply their reach, the value of their business and their client services by tapping new employees. Finding the right fit is a careful dance.

Social media and other digital technologies have fundamentally altered the process and, experts say, often distract financial advisors from the most successful methods.

The question looms especially large for startups breaking into the field, but there are no straightforward answers. Here's a guide for financial advisors.

Finding new customers and expanding existing client relationships is key for recently launched firms. Here's how marketing experts say to go about it.

Financial advisors have any number of good reasons to seek the best technology and countless firms trying to provide it. Here's how experts say they should start.

Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing are facing growing competition, as the industry strives to do business with financial advisors in as many ways as possible.

The momentum is clearly accelerating behind registered investment advisory firms, but every individual team's choice requires careful consideration.

Financial advisors report a variety of pros and cons with either setup, and experts say the decision comes down to highly particular factors at each advisory practice.