Practice management

From emerging technologies to new regulatory scrutiny, Aite Group analysts expect to see many firms redefine their business models in 2018.

Industry insiders have anticipated increased litigation following UBS and Morgan Stanley's exits from the Broker Protocol.

Solid financial planning is a key component in helping demystify these government programs.

More than $34 billion in client assets moved into the No. 1 IBD’s fold in the first part of the acquisition.

It’s time to broaden our understanding — and assessment — of risk composure.

Consider making someone in your practice a client relationship captain — someone who will take ownership of deepening client relationships and who will inspire your team to work together to truly "wow" your clients.

This is the second time in recent weeks that the firm has poached talent from the wirehouse.

The four-member group previously generated about $2.5 million in annual revenue.

Call it the ultimate staycation. Planners offer advice on how to work from paradise.

What do they bring to the table? Lobbying clout, alternative fee structures and technical expertise are just part of the equation.

Life Brokerage Financial has 80 advisors and 40 full-time staff and will join the firm next month.

The bank is removing hurdles to employee advisors switching channels among other recent initiatives.

The Private Ocean co-founder, also known for founding software company Junxure, calls Lakeview a "perfect fit."

A data firm and a hospital network are betting that advisors can utilize precise cost forecasts for clients' health needs.

These young planners share a commitment to hard work, but have deployed very different tactics in building their practices.

The advisor was drawn to the regional BD’s small culture.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.

Some guidance is in order to make sure encountering the revised SEC document for the first time goes smoothly.

The planner wasn’t happy with the direction his former firm was pushing its advisors.

The new law will affect how financial advisors and clients evaluate the pros and cons.