Practice management

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.

These products get a bad rap, but they can be useful in certain situations. However, advisors must make sure their clients aren’t losing money from sky-high expenses.

The 2004 industrywide accord is rocked by changes its founders did not foresee.

The CFP Board’s new code of ethics should be celebrated for embracing the fiduciary concept — will the standards be strengthened even more in the future?

Many of the employees who were dismissed worked in the firm’s brokerage unit, according to the allegations.

Finding the talent for your practice might require you to step outside your comfort zone.

When a prospective client asks, "So, what do you do?" you have 30 seconds to make a great impression. Here's how to respond.

Christopher Davis oversaw more than 190 brokers operating from eight offices while at Wells Fargo, according to his new employer.

In these markets, where the median sales price is under $200,000, affordable homes are within reach.

It’s an essential task both for advisors launching practices and seasoned veterans breaking away. Here’s how to ensure a good fit — and avoid costly mistakes.

Take a page from sports teams' playbooks — the most successful franchises are true teams working toward a common goal, not just a group of individuals who gather on the field at the same time.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?