Practice management

Standout firms and individuals were awarded by NICSA their efforts in transforming industry operations.

The SSA may tell your clients they can’t use this filing strategy. But author and consultant Brian Doherty says the agency is wrong.

Advisors can help by being familiar with tax relief options that might be available to affected clients. Here's what to look for.

As digital advice blends with traditional human services, firms are looking to expand into technology hubs around the country.

Sterne Agee changed its name after Stifel sold the firm in 2016 to INTL FCStone for about $50 million.

The private equity firm completed the largest IBD purchase of the year by acquiring the majority of the 7,700-advisor network.

Although these firms provide the RIA industry a lot of support, they could be doing more.

A housing bubble might be brewing in these 12 cities.

The $6B RIA bought a neighbor but also expanded its footprint.

The new hires come almost a year after the two firms quit the Broker Protocol.

Advisors can prune their practices to focus on the most profitable individuals — but it takes more than just time.

Advisors are more successful when they challenge discrepancies and help to resolve that conflict, a new study finds.

Amid a polarized climate, one firm is giving some clients what they've asked for.

Martin Rice and his partner Beau Barrett joined a network launched by Rice’s old training partner, Jim Dickson.

Clients want to know all about your experience, a new survey from Charles Schwab finds.

Even planners need a little extra help sometimes.

Most of the 150 markets are in areas 30 miles away from the nearest Bank of America branch.

Stereotyping investors can cause long-term damage to financial success for clients and planners.

Overcoming setbacks is a key part of his formula for success.

The firm had sued a former $660 million team that moved in September to Stifel.