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In a Financial Planning webinar last week, listeners got some great ideas from a all-star team of practice management experts: Commonwealth Financial's Joni Youngwirth, Fidelity Investments' David Canter and Christine Gaze of Purpose Consulting Group.

Dream Forward Financial wants to take a bite out of the customer base of traditional plan providers like Fidelity by offering what it says is transparent and cheaper service.

Among the wealthiest clients, Fidelity and Vanguard retain their perennial leadership positions in firm perception, but there is room for others to advance their brand, according to a new study on investor sentiment toward insurance and retirement investment product providers.

Advisors Patti Brennan and Judy Rubin offered tips on communicating value to new clients.

During a session titled "Secrets of a Top Producer," Michelle Brennan Hall offered three questions that advisors can use to refine their firms' direction.

'Adviser' vs. 'advisor': A conversation with one regulatory expert raises questions about the ways that RIAs brand themselves to clients.

Each advisor needs a compelling tale to attract new business. Here's how to craft a strong message focused on the ways you best help your clients.

The CFP Board has released two new advertisements for its public awareness campaign -- but is the message clear enough?

During an interview with CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, the NBA Hall of Famer praised his advisor -- by name.

How do prospective clients view you online? One online branding expert offers advisors several action items during a T3 session.

Your success as an advisor hinges on the relationships you build with clients. But before you can start, you must first appear to be someone with whom that is possible.

Each of these strategies has been used by one or more elite advisors to generate substantial increases in their performance.

Here are a few of the hard-fought mistakes planners say they've made, and the ensuing lessons they've learned.

As e-readers have become more popular, publishing technology is now simpler, as well. Here's how to use an e-book to boost your credibility.

Focus partner firms managed $31 billion and advised on another $10 billion, according to their recent ADV filings -- considerably less than the $70 billion in "total client assets" the firm had previously publicized.

Today's advisors must have a robust and engaging digital presence. Here are some tips to help you bring your business into the 21st century.

The key to being quoted accurately - and more often - can be summed up in two words: sound bites. Developing the ability to speak and write in sound bites is essential.

As a new year begins, it’s time for advisors to take some fresh steps to growing their business.

Here are 21 simple steps to make 2015 a great year for you, your clients and your business.

"You are the captain of your social media and marketing campaign," advisor Lynn Ballou told attendees at the Women Advisors Forum. Here are nine quick tips on how to make the most of your efforts.