Practice management

The independent broker-dealer’s executive team hopes the SEC works with the DoL to develop an industry standard.

Communicating about life goals and managing expectations will be crucial to how planners advise the next generation of clients.

As technology forces rapid evolution, conditions will improve for entrepreneurial women.

Focus on removing noise and bias without trying to be all things to all clients.

The advisor of the future will be less concerned with product sales and more focused on holistic planning.

Clients — even some advisors — overreact to market losses. Are they on to something?

If you are going to charge a fee above a few basis points, you have to demonstrate your ability to deliver a unique market exposure.

The team marks at least the second to opt for a smaller IBD over the nation’s largest.

IHT Wealth Management now has $2.4 billion in client assets.

The firm could hire the necessary talent, but there is an easier and cheaper way.

The move marks the latest in a frenzied period one recruiter describes as “a feast.”

Seasoned veterans are concerned there won't be capable successors to take over their books of business, insiders say.

Don’t ignore the costs and time of getting new business.

Artificial intelligence will impact every aspect of RIA practice, from the front-end to the back office.

Don’t underestimate the enormous investment of time required.

The number of transactions is expected to increase over 20% from 2016.

Custodian Trust Company of America helps RIAs create their own automated offerings.

If price were the only reason for success, competitors would have simply slashed their fees.

The regional firm, which has been a recruiting tear, pulled its newest hires from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo.

I thought my entrepreneurial career was over. I was wrong.