Practice and client management

Samantha Russell, chief evangelist of FMG, outlined several strategies to help advisors get noticed during her session Sunday at Future Proof.

After struggling to find work as a transient Army spouse, Monique Street built a career helping military families with their finances, taking their causes to lawmakers across the country.

Ten financial advisors are offering fresh ideas, making bold career moves and creating deep ties to their communities. Discover how they earned their spot in this year's cohort.

Americans are searching for financial advisors at record levels, reflecting growing market uncertainty and opportunity for advisors to attract new clients.

A record high in attendance and backers like LPL, Morgan Stanley, Carson Group and FPA highlight how the industry has taken notice of the SER Summit.

Errors and omissions policies may not represent the most exciting aspect of launching an advisory firm, but experts say custodians often require firms to purchase this and other insurance.

Winning the Powerball jackpot may be unlikely, but clients experience unexpected windfalls every day.

Citi wealth head Andy Sieg went on Fox Business to deny allegations about workplace misbehavior. Industry experts say that's a good sign he's going to stick around, at least for a while.

The Ensemble Practice crunched data from hundreds of advisory practices the consulting firm says are getting tepid growth amid their impressive metrics.

From aggressive tax strategies to early retirement, well-intentioned decisions can unintentionally reduce Social Security benefits. Advisors highlight four major pitfalls that can impact clients' retirement income.

The group of rapidly expanding firms includes mainstays like LPL Financial, but also smaller upstarts that are enlarging their footprints at a notable clip.

AI-powered wealthtech tools can backfire unless they're easy to use, jibe with advisor workflows and produce results, argues LPL Financial's chief product officer.

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

At Financial Planning's recent AI Virtual Summit, Sameer Munshi of EY Consulting discussed how advisors could use the burgeoning technology to safely test client messaging and more.

Recruiters say firms routinely cover advisors' lost deferred compensation in offer packages. Those deals are complicating efforts by advisors who contend they're still owed backpay.

Deploying mindful nutrition habits throughout the workday staves off advisor stress while sharpening analytical thinking and client communication skills.

A range of perks and parties could help advisors forge deeper relationships and generate valuable leads, often without breaking the bank in the process.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank, which is focusing its growth push in the Southeast, is also planning to renovate 300 existing offices as part of an effort to attract more mass-affluent customers.

Bloomberg reports that Citi has enlisted a law firm to look into complaints about Andy Sieg's behavior to current and former colleagues, including former private banking head Ida Liu.

Only about 4% to 6% of advisors switch firms in a given year, for any number of reasons. Here's how growing advisory teams add to their ranks.