Practice management

The revisions come two weeks after the broker-dealer regulator made changes to a rule to loosen in-house inspection requirements for residential offices.

In setting up a breakaway firm, a group of advisors tried not to step over lines when recruiting colleagues and clients. But a lawsuit argues they still went too far.

Most working Americans think they'll need more than $1 million to retire comfortably, research shows. But their actual savings are nowhere near that.

The line between independent firms and wirehouses is beginning to blur, causing advisors to rethink their options, writes recruiter Louis Diamond.

The leader of the industry marketing firm talks about what sets top performers apart and how to avoid undermining a client relationship.

Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.

The midsize wealth management firm with 250 advisors chose to be an independent subsidiary rather than folding into a private equity firm or an RIA aggregator.

Giving serious thought to plan benefits and costs early on will attract top talent and establish a workplace where employees know their personal well-being is valued.

More than 41% of U.S. workers drain their retirement savings when they quit or get fired, according to a new study. Why?

This year's conference features sessions centered around improving the client experience, future proofing your business and understanding the regulatory environment.

Plus, Savvy Wealth launches a direct indexing tool, AssetMark adds experience to its roster and Asset-Map teams up with Morningstar.

The program, offered by a financial wellness coaching service, joins a burgeoning patchwork of wealth management support systems for student-athletes.

The last-minute changes would loosen inspection requirements but add limits to the type of business brokers can do from home.

The second generation financial advisor turned fintech founder wants to help advisors get more personal with their clients.

The fintech leaders said standing out in wealth management is all about finding your firm's "secret sauce."

Millennial investors across wealth segments are beginning to work with advisors at a much earlier age than prior generations did, a new Ameriprise study shows. Here's why, and what advisors can do about it.

The West Coast native and industry veteran talks keeping firm culture strong in a remote world.

By paying more now, a young homeowner could be done with his mortgage a few years early. But would it be worth it?

CEO Greg Fleming's team secured more than $600 million in capital that brings together two of North America's influential financial families.