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Operating in an environment where we are all expected to do more with less, asset managers increasingly rely on service providers. By constantly reinvesting in their businesses and infrastructure, established providers can easily scale and position asset managers for the future.

Roth 401(k)s Give Young Investors a Leg Up

In 2012, they generated an average of $262,972 in revenue, beating advisors in similar-sized banks that partner with third-party broker-dealers.

A lawsuit brought by husband-and-wife planners in Florida against the CFP Board has brought the federal court system into the debate over “fee-only” labeling and consequences – a topic that the industry has been struggling to define.

A controversial bill to require brokers to disclose recruitment incentives to clients will go before FINRA’s board next week.

For almost nine years, the firm has been lending to companies with ratings in the B to BB+ range, below the investment-grade threshold, the employee claims.

Laif Meidell discusses market volatility and how advisors and investors can benefit from taking on a more defensive portfolio position.

Sometimes inspiration comes from unexpected sources. What movies motivate you?

Older or retired clients who have accumulated wealth continue to be major donors, but they aren’t the only ones and advisors should take note.

Building a successful fund requires a distinguishable brand, an effective marketing strategy, and a commitment to distribution support.

Loomis, Sayles & Company announced that Peter Marber has joined the company as head of emerging markets investments.

(Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley, which is set to receive another $57 billion of deposits from Citigroup Inc. as part of its Smith Barney purchase, plans to accelerate lending to put those funds to use.

Estate Planning: 4 Critical Considerations

Laif Meidell is president of American Wealth Management and a FINRA registered representative with Foothill Securities, a hybrid Reno, Nev.-based RIA firm.

FirstMerit, M&T Bank and New York Community Bancorp are buyers in different stages of the acquisition process, and their executives together provided an insightful look into the full M&A experience this week.

In a crowded market like financial services, the truly successful professionals are those advisors who can cultivate a fiercely loyal, devoted client base, says advisor marketing guru Maribeth Kuzmeski.

The bank recently made a series of moves to woo the long-neglected mass-affluent customer.

Financial advisors are three times as likely to respond to a sales pitch from an asset manager, broker-dealer, custodian or insurance company when the approach is made in person, according to a new study.

Morgan Stanley will get another $57 billion of deposits from Citigroup as part of its Smith Barney purchase and plans to increase securities lending, commercial real estate, corporate and warehouse lending.

Higher rates would help bring relief to bankers who’ve seen lending margins squeezed and expenses pushed up by new technology and regulations.