Practice management

If you’re reinventing the wheel with every single task, you are forgoing all the benefits that technology was intended to provide.

Advisors have gotten caught in the crossfire: politicians have errantly assumed that 100% of advisory firm earnings are wage compensation .

The five consultants spent a combined 55 years at the No. 1 IBD, and they set up shop near two of its main corporate offices.

Mobile apps beat out websites, but what’s on the horizon?

How tomes of years past contain keys to succeeding in today's world of low fees and increased M&A.

Existing clients and contacts can activate a fire hose of new revenue, so why do advisors shy away from the practice?

Firms with over $250 million in AUM are unbundling more service offerings, a new study shows.

Regulatory decisions, whistle-blower cases and acquisitions will define wealth management in 2018, and the people here will be the decision-makers who remake the industry.

Don't be afraid of the transformation. Instead, embrace it as an opportunity to grow.

Technology has transformed the industry, but personal relationships are still crucial.

One New Year’s goal is to embrace leading-edge platforms.

“Ozark,” “Ballers,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Trading Places” are fun to watch, but they bear nearly no resemblance to the day-to-day work of financial advisors.

A relatively new approach for measuring savers’ progress toward goals is gaining steam, but it’s not without its imperfections.

Some brokerage firms are concerned that the tax overhaul could spur their employee advisors to set up their own shops or switch firms to lower their tax bills.

In a concession to the advisor, he can still respond to client emails and calls, even though he may not initiate contact.

Regular meetings can yield honest client feedback and advice on nearly everything about your firm. But it’s not as easy as just asking a few people to join you for coffee.

Nearly two dozen mega teams switched employers, but few went to a wirehouse.

Sellers should focus on what buyers are really looking for, not just price or assets.

It’s a great way to reach out, and who knows, your card might be on the mantle place should a prospect visit a client’s home.

Here's how one firm got to 100,000 impressions and more than 1,000 clicks each month.