Financial planning

Saying the new cash will be used to fund growth, CEO Joe Duran targets $200 million to $250 million in annual revenue.

In seven years, Focus Financial has grown to $65 billion in AUM from $3 billion. CEO Rudy Adolf shares the company’s growth strategy.

MLPs offer high yields plus tax advantages, but advisors need to drill down to deliver those tax breaks without the headaches.

The CFP Board “cannot justifiably act as both a regulator for continuing education providers and as a CE provider themselves,” FPA president Michael Branham said to a burst of applause Sunday at the general session of the association’s annual conference.

Financial planning “is still a relatively young profession with a lot of growing pains,” according to the incoming president of the FPA.

Muni bonds have substantial risk but here’s how you may be able to get a greater return and U.S. government guarantee.

A bond ladder can mitigate interest rate risk, but individual bonds require in-depth research. The diversification of a fund tempers credit risk, but be wary of extended duration.

One of the most common questions people ask is: How do I differentiate myself? Here are twelve steps to help you stand out from the competition.

But beware, moves made in a portfolio should always take into consideration the client’s risk tolerance and long-term goals.

Large firms are targeting smaller “lifestyle” advisors who want to remain independent but need resources, guidance and business support from the “substantial ecosystem of solutions” that are now available.

An institute executive told Congress it should consolidate and simplify the types of tax-favored retirement plans now available to small business owners to minimize the cost and administrative burden imposed by the plans.

The firm has added a Florida-based team with over $1 billion in client assets to its independent channel.

Mariner Wealth has jumped into the burgeoning space recently abandoned by LPL’s NestWise.

The passage last night by wide margins -- an 81-18 vote in the Democratic-led Senate, followed by a 285-144 vote in the Republican-controlled House -- allows the U.S. to avoid default and ends the shutdown that began Oct. 1 and has taken $24 billion out of the U.S. economy.

After selecting an asset allocation for clients, locating assets where they are most tax-efficient is critical.

The agreement would end the 16-day-old government shutdown and extend U.S. borrowing authority, which lapses tomorrow. House Republicans today signaled that they will allow it to pass. The biggest remaining question is how quickly the agreement could become law. The first votes could be held as soon as today.

With $1.4 billion in assets already, firm aims to become a Southern California giant.

Three big industry names are joining forces to form a new wealth management firm, Lebenthal Wealth Advisors.

There are many ways to tilt portfolios toward small cap and value. Here are three alternatives for portfolio construction.