Practice management

Find a manager for whom you are priority No. 1 at deal time—not one who will woo you and forget you

The more indispensable you are to the business, the less valuable it will be when you leave.

The chief executive officer of Foundation Source discusses the advantages of a knowledge of philanthropy.

Two federal civil suits against UBS will explore whether clients can legally rely on their private bankers' assertions that there is no need to disclose the accounts on their tax returns or sign required disclosures.

In an effort to break a deadlock in the SEC’s effort to adopt a uniform fiduciary standard, a group of seven influential consumer groups and industry organizations – including the FPA, NAPFA and CFP Board – have provided the commission with a proposed roadmap for resolving the debate.

Nearly three-fourths of marketing execs surveyed are confident that new laws will help their firms regain clients' trust.

FINRA began its inquiry after the Credit Suisse-managed VelocityShares Daily 2x Short-Term exchange-traded note, or ETN, lost half its value in just two days earlier this month.

Here's an interactive slide show featuring nine advisors who have found ways to connect with thousands of people on Twitter.

Steve Sanduski, The Prosperous Advisor, says advisors who fall victim to confirmation bias could be doing themselves and their clients a great disservice.

For bank advisors who are serious about improving their businesses, Bank Investment Consultant's editors offer this compilation of slide shows on best practices. You’ll find advice on topics such as boosting revenue, closing more sales, getting your clients to open up, maximizing social media and more.

“Women look at their money and ask, ‘How much money do I have and what do I need to survive on?’” says BMO Retirement Institute head Tina Di Vito, “whereas men look at market volatility and ask, ‘What will my portfolio produce?’”

Wilmington Trust has opened its first Washington, D.C., office targeting high-net-worth clients with $3 million or more in net worth.

Multi-asset manager Virtus Investment Partners has launched a mobile app designed to give users access to what the firm has to say about the latest developments in the financial markets.

T. Rowe Price has unveiled the iPad edition of T. Rowe Price Investor, the company’s quarterly magazine for mutual fund shareholders.

Bank of America has introduced a 401(k) retirement plan for small businesses through its Merrill Edge unit.

Hedge fund managers are increasingly nervous about getting a knock on the door from U.S. securities regulators now that a new rule that requires them to register as investment advisors and provide lots of data about their inner workings takes effect Friday.

Being a good conversationalist is a skill that many advisors seem to forget when they are with prospective clients. Here are 8 tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

UBS AG's American wealth management arm has pulled firmly ahead in the race to attract top brokers, using aggressive recruiting tactics and rich signing bonuses.

Being a good conversationalist is a skill that many advisors seem to forget when they are with prospective clients. Here are 8 tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

A former Bank of America Merrill Lynch financial advisor and a 'business associate' were hit with a federal criminal complaint that they fraudulently wired $2.2 million from an account of the Indianapolis Colts' defensive end.