Practice management

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.

Blog: Offering a human touch is actually easier with the newest wealth management technology, says Min Zhang of Totum Wealth.

Retirement savers looking to recoup 401(k) assets left with a former employer whose contact information they do not have can use the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits; Plus, do-it-yourself retirement planning for the self-employed.

LinkedIn is networking on steroids. Don’t believe it? More than 60% of advisors who used LinkedIn appropriately snagged new clients, according to a study.

One contributor takes exception with the idea that many Americans are in trouble with their savings; Plus, clients should ignore calls to 'sell everything!'

By deepening relationships with clients, a goals-based approach can lead to more business.

The investing strategy Warren Buffett recommends to his wife when he dies could lead to high stress for other investors during volatile markets since it calls for a high allocation to stocks.

Going the extra mile in client service can help attract quality referrals.

Four key points to keep in mind while handling a market downturn.

Organizing meetings with a client’s other advisors can impress outsiders and spark more business.

Advisors must find smart ways to establish relationships with centers of influence.

The reverse mortgage industry is optimistic after recent reforms to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage by the FHA and newfound respect from financial planners.

A study of liquid alt funds finds that most of them do not significantly reduce portfolios’ volatility.