Practice management

Underestimating their needs, many make decisions that are suboptimal or worse.

Barriers to adoption for RIAs include security concerns and fear of increased client anxiety.

Planners' fears of violating privacy stops them from taking action. If implemented, a new model act might help.

The discount brokerage says the advisor’s primary duties after his notice of resignation were to “make himself available” to help transition his clients to other brokers.

Medicare, longevity, medical expenses — these are some of the most pressing issues facing clients.

From surcharge brackets to prescription drug plans, advisors need to understand how Medicare works.

It's important to teach younger advisors every aspect of your practice. Start with "I don't know."

Due to a 2010 FINRA rule change the answer is — with difficulty.

While the agency has publicly detailed key focus areas, some planners still don't know how it evaluates firms.

Digital firms are launching platforms to cater to faith-based investors.

A financial planner serving entrepreneurs decided to become an entrepreneur himself.

Advisors may be able to shift taxable income and potentially save on employment taxes, as well.

Advisor Chuck Cooper says he hopes the new practice will be a home for breakaway wirehouse and IBD-affiliated advisors.

The aggregator’s $300 billion-plus institutional retirement business is an advantage in a competitive market.

An advisor finds himself thrust into a role he did not anticipate when his married clients die unexpectedly, leaving two sons who need advice and support.

John VanEngelenhoven, who had worked at Schwab for 14 years, custodies with rival TD Ameritrade at the new firm.

LIMRA predicts that lower interest rates will cut into the record sales, but two top issuers received IRS rulings they say will help RIAs offer the products.