Financial planning

Clients turned the tables on advisors Wednesday afternoon -- giving advice to the attendees at NAPFA’s fall conference in Philadelphia, rather than receiving it.

In his article, “Reevaluating Banks’ Investment Programs,” John Brunett, Chief Trust and Investment Officer at Los Alamos National Bank, proposes seven ideas to help assist bank managers, investment program directors, and bank investment consultants to improve and streamline their programs to achieve a higher bottom line.

The tax-focused independent broker-dealer has added two new executives to its management ranks.

Investors chase performance because it feels good, but pain is a good sign we are helping our clients invest well.

In the latest deal for Focus Financial Firm, Boston-based RIA expands footprint, sees more acquisitions ahead.

Here are some of the smartest things heard -- and tweeted -- from Tuesday's conference hosted by financial advisors and bloggers Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown in New York City.

Amid a surge in consumer assets, firms that cater to high-net-worth clients have a particular advantage, Chip Roame told an audience at the Tiburon CEO Summit.

Federal Reserve officials reassured community bankers that they are vital to the U.S. economy at a conference in St. Louis last week, while other speakers said regulators are burdening small banks with confusing, confining rules.

The firm was praised for its client marketing materials at the annual Retirement Income Industry Association conference. Allianz and Principal were also honored.

The turnkey asset management platform taps executives with experience at Fidelity, Schwab and Russell Investments.

When you “wow” prospective clients you increase your chances of earning their business and earning referrals early on in the relationship. Here are 6 things you can do to "wow" prospects even before the first meeting.

The Morningstar Awards recognize the best ETF firms as well as Morningstar ETF Category Winners for two classes of investing objectives, Investor and Trader, based on total cost of ownership and performance.

A second quarter report found growth in both ongoing net contributions and positive investment returns, and across a range of retirement account types.

A pair of the country’s largest independent broker-dealers are the first firms to get the new recognition.

Successful San Francisco advisor says the strategy has helped her own firm's business -- as well as progressive causes.

Technology has made clients and prospects hungry for information, but are you doing everything you can to satisfy that hunger when a potential client finds your firm online? Here are three ways to enhance your digital brand.

The SEC says it has reached a settlement with a Nebraska investment advisory firm charged with breach of fiduciary duty involving three funds it managed over the course of the previous decade.

Firm founded by ex-PayPal & Intuit CEO opens Denver office as digital upstarts jockey for tech-savvy clients.

Although a good chunk of our lives is spent at work, it is surprising that so few people actually put much time into evaluating their career options.Here are six fundamental questions most people neglect to ask themselves before selecting a career.

The IRS has temporarily stopped sending out tax refunds and the Tax Court has suspended operations as lawmakers in Congress continue their fiscal battle.