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.

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

At the highest- performing firms, incentive pay and equity are becoming key components of advisor compensation.

Broker-dealers have managed to control the terms of the regulatory debate. Advisors: It's time to watch your language.

Advisors can use powerful behavioral tools to help clients improve their own financial well-being.

As values change, a new view of business success is emerging. Use these criteria to make sure your own practice has an enduring future.

Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian clashed with co-founder Bill Gross before announcing last month that he's leaving the firm, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The only question on any FA’s mind should be “When is this coming, and should I make a change now before the big deals dry up?” Because it’s not a question of whether or not the big recruitment deals are going to lose steam, it’s just a matter of how quickly they will begin drying up.

Advisors grappling with hiring costs can take heart: Wooing and retaining young advisors goes beyond cash compensation, industry experts say. Consider including some of these benefits in your recruiting pitch.

A digital presence is now mere table stakes. What you really need is a way to upgrade your social media strategy. Start with these tips.

LinkedIn will not solve all of a financial advisor's marketing challenges, but it provides another arrow in his or her quiver.

Make no mistake: Bringing on new talent is a high-risk endeavor. Be sure you get it right.

CFP Board ads illustrate difficulties in hiring a legitimate planner; fails to address concerns about its own website.

While some financial advisors can be intentionally vague when detailing embedded risks to clients, others do not fully understand the risks themselves, says the author of a new book that looks at the "incestuous" relationship between Wall Street, Washington and regulatory agencies.

Revenue growth, profit margins, revenue per professional and AUM per client all were greater among advisors using a team approach, according to new research.

Eric Clarke has spent more than 20 years working at his family's firms. He wouldn't have it any other way.

It's not just about creating alpha or finding yield, but also showing clients how to enjoy their savings.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive way to connect with the clients in your target niche? Tell your story.