Practice management

It may seem like a no-brainer for RIA owners to look within the firm when they retire. Yet this assumption overlooks critical aspects of what an internal succession plan actually entails, says consulting executive David DeVoe.

By taking the right steps, advisers can convince loyal clients to follow them out the door.

Advisers who impress senior management can sometimes walk away with bigger offers.

Time, talent, terms and treasure should be on the checklist of those planners exiting the business.

Some worry that hiring interns will be too costly or time consuming.

The advisory group decided that operating as an RIA was a better option.

John Stump, once seen as the All-American Main Street banker, is now battling to restore the bank's reputation.

The planner, who oversaw $132 million in client assets while at the wirehouse, is starting out on his own with help from Raymond James, the firm said.

Planners can build a long-term relationship, but only if they know what to focus on.

Clients who make their living from agriculture have some unique planning challenges – Mother Nature, for one.

Positive psychology might be the key to determining just what a client needs.

These policies protect against allegations of misconduct dating before the formation of a firm.

In the face of political uncertainty, planners are clinging to cash and reallocating client assets to short-term investments.

Should advisers opt for better platform options or losing back-office and administrative tasks?

How a close relationship with his planners has made Edward Sudzina one of the industry's top leaders.

How specialty areas are helping this elite group of 20 advisers boost business.

A split after working together is traumatic. Here are ways to make it less disruptive and stressful.

‘Is there life after leaving a firm you founded — other than playing golf?’ Tim Kochis, formerly of Aspiriant, answered his own question by launching a venture that has one foot in Asia.