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The two regulators are organizing outreach programs to provide an opportunity for advisors to talk directly with regulators about risk management, regulatory issues and compliance practices.

As fixed-income bets disappoint, multisector bond funds have gained notice. But not all advisors are smitten.

Having a long-term horizon for the sale of a business puts the owner in a better position to optimize tax strategies. It's also an opportunity for advisors angling for the investment business a sale will produce.

Financial advisors' jobs are among those at risk as computerization threatens the U.S. workforce.

Savvy inheritance planning can alleviate HNW clients' concerns that their wealth will be squandered or lead to squabbling among heirs. Here's how advisors can conduct the most effective family meetings to tackle these delicate issues.

Savvy inheritance planning can alleviate HNW clients' concerns that their wealth will be squandered or lead to squabbling among heirs. Here's how advisors can conduct the most effective family meetings to tackle these delicate issues.

The Federal Reserve’s attempt to lift inflationto a level that would reflect a healthier U.S. economy is starting to take hold in the bond market

United Capital has started providing regular liquidity to advisors with some first stock sales proceeds exceeding $500,000.

Hedge-fund and mutual-fund firms will face scrutiny of their risk-management practices in a meeting today with the top U.S. derivatives regulator.

Holding effective meetings with staff and clients not only maximizes your own time, but also makes the most of your employees' time and your clients' time.

Make the most of your LinkedIn profile by making sure your social media strategies are the strongest they can be. Here are tips collected from several industry experts.

The firm continues its recruiting bonanza with the addition of an advisor-team from Morgan Stanley with more than $1.3 million in production.

Working on family governance can be a slow process, but both clients and their advisors benefit - with clients having peace of mind and advisors providing a premium value-add for high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Advisory firms are embracing social media to help with recruiting and hiring talent. Keep a few rules in mind.

Working on family governance can be a slow process, but both clients and their advisors benefit - with clients having peace of mind and advisors providing a premium value-add for high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Citigroup, which has spent the past few years rethinking its undersized U.S. branch network, on Friday unveiled plans to reformat its physical locations, starting this year in Miami. Executive William Howle explained the changes in an interview.

Variable annuity net new sales are expected to surge in the coming years after taking a dive in 2012, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.

Vanguard's potential move into active ETFs could be a game changer for the active ETF industry and those that invest in active ETFs, says Christian Magoon, CEO of YieldShares

Going forward, there will be more providers, more users, and more penetration by ETFs in the global market for investment products.

Strong stock markets and the improving economy, along with new alternative investment products and the continuing appeal of ETFs, are boosting prospects for the sector.