Practice management

Nearing the top 1% of total U.S. households, the Obama family holds roughly $1.25 million in Treasury notes and bills.

As we step into the second quarter of this year, think about stepping out of your comfort zone to boost your business. Here are six suggestions to help you do that.

Signs of potential cognitive decline among elderly clients warrant immediate and concrete action from advisors.

Forty-four percent of workers receiving over $75,000 yearly fail to save for retirement because of their spending on lifestyle purchases; Plus, tips on drawing down retirement funds.

King Financial Network president says the team went private for better accessibility and technology.

Forget about their growing accounts -- that's just one of the reasons Gen Y is a wothy crowd to pursue, say young planners who target this market.

Public hearings begin on Aug. 10 and comments may stretch beyond four months.

"Clients balk at giving even a close relative a POA that is immediately effective, (but) really, if you are going to trust someone with your finances when you’re incapacitated, you should be able to trust them when you know what’s going on."

Investigating potential elder abuse can be tricky, particularly when dealing with a long-time client who might be suffering from cognitive impairment.

Gen Xers are more pessimistic than baby boomers about their retirement prospects; Plus, the surprising new company benefit that's helping Americans retire.

Planners learn strategies for guiding soldiers and veterans on unique financial challenges.

Whether they like it or not, RIAs must pay careful attention to their firms' compliance practices. Here are 23 important guidelines to follow.

Advisors with 25 years of combined experience leave the wirehouse for the broker-dealer's private client group.

To help clients envision their long-term needs, show them how much more they can receive from the government if they wait longer to file for benefits; Plus, reverse mortgage can help in the right situations.

Federal and state examiners still see compliance failures when advisors take to social media to promote their practice.

Virginie Maisonneuve, chief investment officer for global equities at Pacific Investment Management, will be leaving after helping shutter three active stock strategies at the firm.

Individuals don't need to talk to an insurance provider about long-term care, they need to talk to a financial advisor.

A team with more than 35 years of combined industry experience leaves the wirehouse for the regional broker-dealer.

Gen X has more money than the younger millennial cohort -- but it has the same cultural disconnect with advisors. Advisors should start worrying.

State securities officials are drafting a model rule that would provide advisors cover if they delayed a transaction when they suspected the client was the victim of exploitation.