Practice management

The fiduciary rule is causing many financial advisers to reconsider their fee models.

News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.

By leveraging new technology, advisers find new ways to reach their clients from across the globe, as well as here at home.

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien says a renewed look at both internship and adviser mentoring programs is vital.

Solo practitioners can gain backup, business continuity, flexibility and expanded offerings — as long as they decide it’s worth the time and cost.

Changing the business model for younger clients starts with innovative technology and digital solutions combined with holistic, unbiased, guided advice.

These kids "are making bad choices, but they don’t realize it because everybody around them is making bad choices, too," says this fee-only adviser who specializes in advising members of the armed services.

Flawed questionnaires, conflicting interests, unclear regulatory stances — it’s a mess, but it can only get better.

Here’s what advisers need to know for a successful transition.

Putting a disaster plan into effect to protect a practice and a home in Florida.

Adviser Rick Woolfolk, who is also a Civil Air Patrol representative for the U.S. Air Force, offers survival tips for firms. Woolfolk’s practice is located in Texas' Tornado Alley region.

From teaching disaster prep classes before, to holding hands after, advisers’ best practices for catastrophes.

Advisers sound off on the most difficult challenges their clients have handed them.

Trio separates from mega-RIA Arnerich Massena to form new firm using tru Independence.

Provide more effective feedback by making it part of everyday work and make assessments more forward-thinking.

See which independent broker-dealers are beating their larger competitors in attracting new client assets.

After being jilted by the nation’s largest IBD, the organization breaks new ground with membership additions.

A look at the new opportunities and restrictions that emerged over the course of the year, with an eye toward what clients can do before Dec. 31.

New capital from outsiders is adding $50 million to the RIA's war chest.

A firm contest incentivized about 30 advisers to push lending products to clients and created conflicts of interest, according to officials.