Practice management

A former veteran UK-based planner and a behavioral analysis expert penned a practical guide for financial advisors on implementing "EI" into their practices.

Mentors encourage and inspire — sponsors take action to speed women's way up the leadership pipeline.

Health issues. Death. Politics. Some topics make for uncomfortable conversations, but financial advisors need to have them anyway.

The case stems from Raymond James' recruitment of the $2.8 billion Wise Advisor Group from Baird, which also landed a penalty for a broker protocol violation.

The deadline is fast approaching for brokerages to register home offices for employees performing supervisory functions.

Here's a look at the lighter side of financial advising, from bizarre complaints to parking lot fraudsters.

Cerulli Associates reports that retail direct investor platforms grew faster than all other distribution channels from 2022 to 2023, while wirehouses have lost ground.

Amplified Planning is expanding beyond the Externship into a new four-month course and a monthly subscription service for outsourced professional development.

Scott Burnett and Peter Kelson, formerly of Zions Direct, plan to work mainly with public entities, corporations, foundations and endowments.

Experts say financial advisors and wealth management professionals can do a lot of good — and advance their businesses — by promoting financial literacy.

Several effective, tax-efficient strategies are available to those who take the time to be strategic and do their homework to maximize their generosity.

Mike Durbin on Cetera's M&A plans, why consolidation will barrel forward in the wealth management industry and the advantages of having a hybrid firm.

Sallie Krawcheck helped found Ellevest following prominent roles at Sanford Bernstein, Citigroup and Bank of America.

The 10 largest transitions include deals by LPL and Osaic, hybrid RIAs that received private equity infusions and even a new public offering by a SPAC investor.

The wireshoue plans to have a s setting up an Ultra-High New Worth Plus unit for clients more than $50 million in assets.

Health care advisory experts can secure substantial financial benefits for HNW clients while providing a value-added service for wealth managers and family offices.

A young wealth manager has a vision for his new firm, but not every prospect fits into it. Should he be flexible about his client base, or stick to his target demographic?

A 20-plus-year veteran replaces Manish Dave, who left the post in October.

Recruiting moves, M&A deals, influxes of capital, internal rollups and business pivots are fueling the industry's race to scale.

Wealth Enhancement Group is the second large OSJ to go separate ways from LPL, following Merit Financial Advisors