FINRA's broad brush strokes smear good advisors as well as the bad ones. Here are five ways that the regulator, and the industry in general, tars those advisors who uphold the law and act responsibly with the same brush.

Staff loyalty must be earned. Use these tactics to make sure your employees feel connected and committed to your firm's success.

As a young congressional intern, RBC branch manager Amy Sturtevant wanted to make a difference. A career as a financial advisor afforded her the way to do that.

To build out its planning business, one firm focuses on advisor prospects with files full of tax returns

Advisors, even top producers, get fired more often than you think. Recruiter Danny Sarch explains the pitfalls to avoid.

Heavily discounted, online rivals are challenging the planning profession's right to exist. Here's how to fight back.

The ability of advisors to recruit and manage millennials will likely play an important role in the industry's sustainability.

To help clients, make sure you understand the answers to a few of the most common Medicare questions -- and can suggest resources for more information.

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

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

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.

Gun-shy and data driven, younger clients can pose a particular challenge. Here are 5 concepts to keep in mind.

Lifestyle practices get a bad rap. But one of my main goals when starting my RIA was to build a business and a life that met my needs.

It's important to understand your strengths and weaknesses. If you're not getting the level of success you want, it may be time to investigate a new type of firm.

After watching people struggle to afford a nice retirement hone, Annette Martin decided to pursue a second career to help.

Most businesses start out small, and many don't survive. But for advisors who take the long-term view, there is a wealth of opportunity.

After Pershing executive Mark Tibergien discussed the challenge of attracting younger graduates to the profession, Twitter user @jdillon910 replied:

Advisor compensation will grow in 2014, but to earn it advisors are being pushed to sell more than ever.

To build your business, get a hobby. Here are some ideas.

More emphasis on incentive pay, bonus pools and flexibility as firms scramble to lure and keep talent.