Practice management

Think RIAs are valued at two times gross revenue. Think again.

A chief operating officer can be a firms' secret weapon for growth.

In the past, if someone didn’t understand you, they’d think you were smart. Now, they’re likely to just find someone else.

Here’s how to prepare your clients, and your own practice, if dark days come and stay.

New platform upgrades seek to aggregate data and address client concerns.

Firms ready for the future can explain their value to clients, know what their clients want and are modernizing for a digital-first era.

Retirement assets received in a divorce settlement may be available to creditors, a federal court has ruled. The decision may have far-reaching consequences for clients.

Executives say valuing friendliness alongside other factors is helping to drive a record $66 million in incoming production this year.

The need for scale is forcing a reassessment of M&A strategy.

In a perfect world, a negotiated peace will make winners of all parties, including clients.

The partnership gives the world's largest asset manager access to a “growing but fragmented” set of RIAs, says an executive.

Clients can save an average of $2,500 off the sales price by striking at the right time.

Be careful when giving gifts over $100 in value.

Should it be custodians? Or the clients themselves? Bob Veres picks a side.

Still, time is limited. Tell clients they’d better take advantage of the current exemption before it expires.

The ultra-wealthy say they want to achieve more, yet currently give only 1.2% of their assets to charity. How can advisors help?

In today’s world, you can count on clients and prospects to question your motives, challenge your facts and respond emotionally, not rationally.

Brand recognition provides an edge in digital wealth management, but offers little protection when tech issues strike.

The cost of acquiring small account customers and pressure from incumbents quickly developing their own digital brands may be weighing on the popular app.

There are three industry myths about being online that advisors must overcome, says Schwab’s senior vice president for institutional marketing services.