Financial planning

Retiree-focused Cherrington Brotsky left Morgan Stanley to join broker-dealer FSC, a member of Advisor Group.

American College of Financial Services taps a Wells Fargo Advisors executive as chairwoman of its board of trustees.

The highest-performing firms identified in Fidelity's RIA benchmarking study focused on 'smart technology and adoption versus chasing the latest and greatest tech products.'

From suitability and complex products to cyber-security and data integrity, where do broker-dealers start? Here's an overview of some of the areas that FINRA or SEC examinations will likely focus on at firms in the coming year.

It's time to quit recycling your goals and focus on what's relevant to your practice, says one practice management coach. Here are four goals advisors should be setting, but often don't.

LGBT investors face complex legal issues and this spells opportunity for financial advisors who know how to help.

Securities America and United Advisors have recruited Kevin Hughes, a top former Morgan Stanley branch manager, to head up their new hybrid independent wealth advisory business.

Advisors must consider whether bank stocks pose a particular risk to dividend-focused clients.

Many wirehouse advisors had to change their compensation disclosure following an abrupt change last fall by the CFP Board.

With Walt Disney's hyper-focus on the guest experience as inspiration, here are a few ways advisors can create an even better client experience.

The board's plans focus on aggressive growth, increased awareness of mark and regulatory impact.

Who would have expected that after four years of up markets, the S&P would return more than 32% last year? Here are some lessons learned from 2013, according to one advisor coach.

Ameriprise reported strong earnings boosted by robust growth from the firm's wealth management unit.

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

Here's a sampling of bank advisors who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility.

If an advisor is offered 360% of trailing-12, this app will break down the details: how much is upfront and how much is doled out for various thresholds along the way. Plus, annual payout bonuses will be revealed.

A clash over future growth plans at Lenox Wealth Management led to the departure of the firm's 34-year-old president and COO Jay Hummel.

For firms looking to grow, here are eight smart trends seen among successful firms.

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.

Commonwealth scores $500M former LPL firm, while LPL takes $270M practice from Commonwealth.