Practice management

Common-sense advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including: watch your pennies, live in the right places and choose your associates carefully.

Advisers worry about the uncertainties and risk about becoming RIAs, according to a recent TD Ameritrade survey. Here's how to navigate around those concerns.

Even as she helps clients prepare financially for the future, doctor and adviser Carolyn McClanahan knows "the future could be gone in the blink of an eye."

Sure, major firms offer exit advice to their advisers, but there’s only so much they can do. Here’s how planners can take the next step on their own.

The debate has spread far beyond planners and regulators, suggesting to some that public consciousness, and widespread change, might be on the rise.

Family members differ dramatically when it comes to wealth planning, according to a recent Merrill Lynch study. Here's how advisers can start a dialogue with relatives that answers their wealth planning needs.

“Racial bias does exist. Anybody who says it doesn’t is kidding themselves,” says Tony Barrett, a complex manager for Raymond James.

Financial planners moving to new jobs are jumping less hurdles and increasing AUM, a new study says.

The same competitive mindset that leads to victory in sports can give advisors the advantages they need for a successful practice, a leading recruiter says.

The dingy office, even one that provides excellent service, faces an uphill battle.

Have you tried asking a client what you do for them? Their responses may be worrisome.

Hiring and acquisition misfires can set you back. Here's what RIA leaders say you can do to avoid their mistakes.

Firms that take a long-term view have the edge in securing the next generation of talent. But will the return on investment really benefit your firm?

Retirees may withdraw their application within 12 months of receiving their first monthly Social Security check; plus, three ways to be smarter about drawing retirement income.

Humans have the tendency to lie in some fashion more frequently than we may like to admit, a behavioral scientist told IMCA conference attendees.

Retirement savers are advised to consolidate their old 401(k) plans to manage the money more easily and avoid administrative expenses; plus, why Social Security is a women's issue.

Firms' cyber defenses are in SEC's crosshairs, and the commission is looking to tap an outside group to help police the RIA sector.

Voices: Even independent advisors have some adjustments to make. Here are some of the most important, according to managing director of TD Ameritrade Institutional.

Industry veteran Bob Carr on how to approach advisor training (and how the old days weren't always so good.)

Advisor Kevin McDermott shares his opinions on the biggest mistakes he sees from young advisors in the bank channel.