Practice management

Sadness and stress are more commonplace in finance than among the broader U.S. workforce. Here’s how you can cope.

An inside look at which firms are attracting assets and advisors.

After his big score with Banyan Partners four years ago, the dealmaker faces a much more competitive market.

There are only two ways to transfer IRA assets tax free in a divorce proceeding.

It's time to face the music: RIAs expect 41% of their clients will be Gen-Xers or millennials in five years, according to a TD Ameritrade advisor sentiment study.

About 40% of clients will be Gen X-ers and millennials in five years — and the industry is facing a succession problem. Kate Healy, managing director of GenNext at TD Ameritrade Institutional, discusses how RIAs can prepare for the future.

Mixing business and friendship can lead to stronger relationships, but only if you proceed with care.

The Elite Eight may be able to provide immediate diversification across more than one asset class.

Success in financial planning comes down to just three things, says our contributor in his final column. Goal setting is just one.

When a prospect asks, “So, what do you do?” the next 30 seconds can change your future. Or not, depending on how you answer.

When the CFP Board surveyed members on the stark lack of diversity in the profession, opinions on the root causes of the problem were split along racial lines.

This debt “can hurt their ability to take on long-term financial planning because they are concerned with reaching a zero point,” says one therapist.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

Alexa von Tobel's startup did many things right, but it was hampered by challenges facing all digital advice providers.

“Everyone who isn’t keeping keys themselves is keeping them with Xapo,” said Ryan Radloff of CoinShares.

A good financial advisor can add tons of value. But, “good” is a subjective term.

The no-nonsense CEO fields rapid-fire questions on everything from Amazon's interest in financial services to how the SEC is handling the fiduciary rule

Bundling your home internet, cable, and telephone services was a great deal once, but not anymore. RIAs have to rethink purchases of all-in-one technology packages for their practices too.

Aside from filling an obvious gender gap, new evidence is emerging about the reasons why firms should promote diversity.