Client communications

The no-nonsense CEO fields rapid-fire questions on everything from Amazon's interest in financial services to how the SEC is handling the fiduciary rule

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.

These products get a bad rap, but they can be useful in certain situations. However, advisors must make sure their clients aren’t losing money from sky-high expenses.

The CFP Board’s new code of ethics should be celebrated for embracing the fiduciary concept — will the standards be strengthened even more in the future?

When a prospective client asks, "So, what do you do?" you have 30 seconds to make a great impression. Here's how to respond.

In these markets, where the median sales price is under $200,000, affordable homes are within reach.

It’s an essential task both for advisors launching practices and seasoned veterans breaking away. Here’s how to ensure a good fit — and avoid costly mistakes.

Financial advisors should immediately contact clients with prenuptial agreements to see if they’re impacted.

The uncertainly of regulation and their own survival is at the root of advisors’ stress, but there are also some positives of the job.

The products are designed to provide some upside potential yet limit investment risk, which has helped boost their popularity.