Practice management

Despite a national trend of declining volume, a spike in foreclosure activity in these local markets has created a number of hot spots.

Every man in the financial services industry should read this article, Nina O’Neal writes.

Author and Commonwealth Financial Chairman Joseph Deitch discusses how to gain a better understanding of yourself and your clients, and how to resolve differences.

Forty-one percent of client-facing finance workers have had negative experiences that “still keep them up at night,” a Schwab survey finds.

One JPMorgan client thought it was “odd and weird” that the advisor called during the Memorial Day holiday, on behalf of Merrill Lynch.

Banks and wirehouses have a head start on data, while RIAs face challenges, according to a new report.

Many U.S. expats don’t feel they should have to pay U.S. taxes while living abroad — but do they know where it’s not required?

The firm has been rolling out a robust suite of new and upgraded technology tools.

The wirehouse has been fighting to keep managed assets this year, suing ex-advisors for taking client information during their move.

Marriage equality leads PridePlanners, a group focused on aiding advisors working with LGBTQ clients, to become part of the association.

There’s no playbook, but there is common sense, says XY Planning co-founder Alan Moore.

The firm’s principal says his team wanted to join the No. 1 IBD, which is testing larger recruiting offers.

The Tax Court rules that creditors must have hard evidence that an obligation is uncollectable before they deduct it.

Affluent clients have "a fairly low awareness of fees," according to new report.

Peace of mind, a comfortable life, happiness and gratitude are top wealth motivators, according to a new survey.

Rich clients, low trust: Here’s how financial advisors can help them warm up faster.

Morningstar has launched a variety of tools aimed at helping planners and their clients adjust to what the CEO refers to as “the new normal.”

The firm aligned its brokerage business with Private Client Services following a big acquisition and a major executive hiring.

Only about a third of advisors have an asset-transfer plan in place, according to research.

Morningstar’s annual study reveals how investors are catching up to funds by making better-timed trades.