Financial planning

Commission revenue, mutual fund revenue and securities revenue are critical for broker-dealers. Who are the top dogs?

For bank reps looking to advance their careers, there’s no better news than a promotion or a job offer that’s too good to refuse. Here’s a sampling of bank reps who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility.

Snapshots from TD Ameritrade Institutional's 2012 Elite Summit in Laguna Beach, Calif.

For breakaway brokers, looking to grow and succeed in a competitive market can be hard, but according to Mindy Diamond, one of the industry's top recruiters, these firms allow advisors to maintain their independence and remain part of a team.

May was a lousy month for investors, especially for those holding these 10 particularly hard-hit S&P 500 stocks. Also See: May Flowers: 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks

May wasn’t the best month for investors but these 10 S&P 500 stocks managed to buck the trend, delivering healthy returns to shareholders. Also See: May Flounders: 10 Biggest S&P Laggards

Snapshots from the 2012 Pershing Insite Conference in Hollywood, Fla.

The Women Advisors Forum traveled to Dallas for the first time on May 22 for a full day of sessions on what's next for the economy, advising clients through divorce, reaching younger generations, success secrets from multi-million dollar advisors and more. Check out these photos for some of the day's highlights, and stay tuned for more Women Advisors Forum news from our next event in Chicago on June 12.

The 48 top-paying independent broker-dealers ranked by average payout.

No advisor's stocking would be complete without these must-have books that will sharpen their professional skills. Here are 10 books for every advisor's stocking this thanksgiving.

With the approaching June 6th SRO Debate, key players and experts weigh in on what they think the future of the regulatory system should hold and how it will affect those in the industry.

There's a stark choice facing many players in the rapidly consolidating B-D game: Grow like crazy or call it quits. Here's a closer look at the the 50 largest independent broker-dealers by total revenue for 2012. Here’s a closer look at the the 50 largest independent broker-dealers by total revenue for 2012.Also see: Last Year's List. Job Satisfaction: The Independent B-D Scorecard 9 Ways to Keep Clients From Overspending in Retirement

LinkedIn is a great resource for wealth managers looking to interact with existing clients or find new ones. Here’s a step-by-step overview to help grow your AUM.

Advisors and their clients are always looking for the next great international investment opportunity. Here are five countries to keep an eye on this year.

The Women Advisors Forum in New York on April 26 marked the second conference of a six event series touring the country this year. Check out these photos for highlights from networking opportunities key sessions on career advancement, recruitment, investing, social media and more. And stay tuned for more on upcoming events in Dallas, Chicago, Boston and Southern California.

Creating a successful marketing plan is a daunting challenge for any wealth manager. Here are 10 ideas to help get you headed in the right direction.

Citing enhanced technologies and retirement planning support for its advisors, National Planning Holdings announced first quarter 2012 sales and revenue gains of 15.7% and 8% respectively compared to a year earlier.

Trying to grow your practice? Here are 12 methods that can help.

Advisors and executives from across the financial industry descended on Chicago for the 2012 NAPFA National Conference. Check out some of the images from the event from our correspondent, Mike Byrnes.

For bank reps looking to advance their careers, there’s no better news than a promotion or a job offer that’s too good to refuse. Here’s a sampling of bank reps who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility. Also check out other executive changes from inside the channel.