Practice management

The long merger trend among the broker-dealers behind the bank channel is likely over, and new banks are not joining the channel in a major way. Where will TPMs find growth?

Planners who lack this vital skill may not provide the best guidance to clients.

Top industry headhunters share their insights on what the evolving landscape has in store for brokers switching firms.

The broker, who had been with the bank for 21 years, went independent with backing from Dynasty Financial Partners.

These firms reported the highest share of accounts topping $100,000.

"They like what we do. They like the capabilities. They like the technology we have," he said of the clients drawn to the bank's wealth management platform.

Advisers may think their firm’s credibility stems from a big number. That’s not to say they should misrepresent their assets under management, Michael Kitces writes.

Financial planners need to recognize that next gen clients are consumers first, investors second.

The challenges of new regulations may actually allow independent firms to grow and thrive—particularly those which embrace these four advice-centric features.

Your current superstar employees hold the secrets to making future crucial hires, says planner Kelli Cruz.

For the first time in his 30-year career, columnist Bob Veres is starting to hope the sector may catch up in the areas of trust, transparency and a fiduciary mindset. A promising new app is helping him get there.

See which independent broker-dealers outpaced their peers at the top line.

Here’s what advisers should know about this increasingly available option, so they can help clients make the most educated choice.

Bank of America's soon-to-be-released virtual assistant, erica, is being trained to provide personal finance advice.

Only 17% of advisers have a binding and actionable plan in place.

There must be a fully realized transition strategy, says Tim Chase, co-founder of WMS Partners.

Does holding a CFP, ChFC or CFA correlate to better client service? At last, hard evidence shows that clients do better with designated planners.

Do's and don'ts for transitioning the practice as a long-term process, not a one-time event.