CFPs

Clients appreciate the depth of expertise that a practice can provide.

Try this low-key approach with clients for maximum success.

Best ways to bring two firms — and distinct cultures — together.

One of the sanctioned advisers has 26 disclosure events listed on his FINRA BrokerCheck record while remaining in good standing with Ameriprise.

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien says a renewed look at both internship and adviser mentoring programs is vital.

Fair and equitable can mean different things to different people, as Lise Robinson now knows from personal experience.

Going independent is alluring, but it also has its quirks. For instance, there is usually no support staff. Finding new clients while properly serving existing ones is “a juggling act,” CFP Tom Fredrickson says.

For one strategy, clients should create income streams that have built-in protection, such as Social Security and long-term insurance.

The final installment of our annual listing, organized alphabetically.

Retired air traffic controller and former FPA president Richard Salmen was named to a one-year term in 2018, succeeding Blaine Aiken.

The next installment of our annual listing, organized alphabetically.

A variety of clients may find it wiser to hold back.

The first installment of Financial Planning's listing of degree programs for prospective planners.

In his underdog bid in North Carolina, Andy Millard says he's fighting big Wall Street money: "The financial consumer is not well represented in Congress."

The approaching milestone represents growth of about 30% in the past 9 years.

Certain courses can provide specialized knowledge and demonstrate competence — but pick the right ones.

Certain courses can provide specialized knowledge and demonstrate competence — but pick the right ones.

A court will soon decide if an appeal by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda, who allege mistreatment by the professional organization, can move forward.