Compensation
Compensation
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New data shows an increase in the number of CFP professionals who are people of color and women. But is it enough?
January 17 -
The four-person team is the first 2019 hires for the boutique bank.
January 16 -
Of the promotions, 14 were in the wirehouse's wealth management arm.
January 16 -
The five new advisors kicked off recruiting in 2019 for the No. 4 IBD after it set a record in the previous year.
January 16 -
Clients may want a new plan if there have been unfavorable changes to their old plans, they want more flexibility or because of a new illness.
January 15 -
By explaining the firm’s sources of revenue and expenses, a team can better understand how they impact profitablility.
January 15 -
The firm has lost more than 1,100 advisors since a phony accounts scandal came to light in 2016.
January 15 -
A closed phone line to IRS support could present a significant challenge, particularly with changes to forms like the 1040, experts suggest.
January 15 -
Federal employees who retire during the partial government shutdown would have to wait a longer time to take retirement distributions from their savings plans.
January 14 -
The firm’s newest recruits come from Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.
January 14 -
Seniors are advised to take measures to prepare for a possible shortfall in retirement income, as there is no guarantee for an immediate fix to the problem.
January 11 -
The retirement plan-focused group’s new OSJ had left the No. 1 IBD in 2017 and will grow to 160 advisors under the move.
January 11 -
Advisors Daniel Conners and Michael Crawford were looking for new tech and more comprehensive planning offerings for their clients.
January 11 -
The growing number of commission-free planners at IBDs doesn't necessarily fit the industry’s accepted definition, or its traditional categories.
January 11 -
Community property rules, how to divide 401(k)s and the nuances of QRDOs are just some of the specifics advisors should know.
January 10 -
The broker-dealer filed a motion requesting that Jason Kirkland’s lawyer not be allowed to represent him in court.
January 10 -
This is the first career move by Angie Messer and Greg Rust, who worked at the regional BD for 10 and 27 years, respectively.
January 10 -
Knowledge of ERISA, QDROs, DBAs and other retirement plans can avoid costly mishaps.
January 10 -
Working longer and taking on a part-time job are two of the simple strategies for seniors to curb the impact of a market correction. But there are other tips to consider as well.
January 9 -
Talent appears to be pouring from the wirehouse as more planners exit.
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