Financial planning

New technology can help advisors interact with their clients more efficiently and effectively.

Three advisors for San Diego-based Total Wealth Management -- including one who apparently once worked for the FBI -- now face SEC charges for allegedly paying themselves concealed revenue-sharing fees from investments they recommended to clients.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

"Advisors will want to know what will happen to the firms' cultures. Will Nuveen be able to keep its culture? Which firms' culture will prevail?"

Retirees who have been government workers or whose spouses have been government workers may be in for a surprise when they file for Social Security retirement benefits.

There are five essential questions every advisor should answer in order to effectively grow their connections, referrals and business on social.

Longtime LPL executive Bill Morrissey has been tapped to take over the company's independent advisor services unit following the sudden departure of Derek Bruton.

If the integration process takes longer or is more costly than expected, RCS says it may 'fail to realize' some or all of the anticipated benefits of the pending acquisitions.

Community banks and credit unions need to recognize and tout the distinct advantages they offer advisors as they compete with bigger financial institutions for top talent, says Frank Smith, vice president of Recruitment at LPL Financial Institution Services.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Email is the original social media and demands advisors' attention. Respect other peoples' time and free up more of your own by quickly getting their attention, delivering your message and outlining the next steps.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

Donor-advised funds allow clients to make a single contribution of assets, then dole out the proceeds to multiple charities.

Social media allows advisors to meet clients where they are -- online. But to engage with clients and prospects, advisors will need to do more than merely log in.

Here are a few tips from an advisor and practice management expert to help boost your confidence and improve how you communicate your value proposition.

Washington Wealth Management has recruited two advisors from UBS and Wells Fargo, where they collectively managed approximately $150 million in assets.

Using these two simple techniques, one firm acquired over 100 new clients through social media last year.

After a Tax Court decision, a major change in IRS guidance will affect clients with multiple retirement accounts. Here's what advisors need to know.

LinkedIn uses big data to increase profile visibility and enhance professional brands. Here's what advisors should know about this recently updated feature.

A new study, backed by the industry, says the DoL's new rules could leave millions of workers without retirement advice.