Practice management

With regulatory scrutiny on the rise, Ann Limberg, U.S. Trust's head of philanthropic solutions and the family office, discusses her firm's approach to clients' charitable giving.

Even those clients who have amassed substantial savings or have pensions are not ready to leave the work force if they have no health care plans; Plus, talk to clients about these retirement myths.

Even as independent advisors rush to comply with new laws, they are also being urged to implement innovative digital tools. Here’s how successful firms are managing to do both—cost effectively.

Advisors who narrow their focus may find it pays off in terms of new clients.

FINRA won’t release details of an interview with a client who filed a complaint against an advisor who claimed the concerns were vague, according to attorney Alan Foxman.

Retirement savers are advised to avoid an overly conservative approach when creating asset allocations in their portfolios and to differentiate risk tolerance from risk capacity; Plus, new rules for reverse mortgages.

Clever ways to build relationships with professionals in other industries can give your practice a boost.

A few clients in the right profession can lead to a whole book of clients who do the same thing.

When advisors plan unique events to gather clients and their friends, referrals follow.

Contributed articles and social media posts on specific ideas can separate planners from the rest of the pack.

An imaginary look at how one very prosperous firm might approach a new set of standards.

Retirees are now allowed to make charitable donations by transferring money directly to a qualified nonprofit organization from their IRAs; Plus, why inheriting a Roth IRA isn't always the best news.

These are savvy ways for advisors to keep in touch with clients and reach out to prospects.

The Obama administration wants to ensure its plans can withstand congressional opposition before the president leaves office, experts say.

One planner sends an email saying: “Stocks periodically go on sale because people panic.”

When stocks tumble, retirement investors are advised to check market fundamentals to determine whether the drop is temporary or signals a broader decline; Plus, nine money apps to keep your clients' retirement planning on track.

When market volatility rears its head, even the best of us find ourselves questioning our financial plans. So here are answers to these frequently asked questions to set your clients' mind at ease.

An engaged client is a devoted client. Following these steps can create lasting bonds and provide a foundation for sustainable growth.

Voices: Mariner Wealth's Brian Leitner says it's okay to be anxious about technology. "It means you're paying attention to the forces that are driving the future of our business."

Getting over the mental block toward adoption is part of the challenge in keeping your practice tech-savvy, says Eric Kies, chief compliance officer at Moline, Ill.-based The Planning Center.