Practice management

"We have to continue to grow and we'll be looking at acquisitions, mergers, tuck-ins and roll-ups, all of the above," says Mark Allen, president of Nebraska-based Allen Capital Group.

It's surprising how much advice varies about how to respond to customer complaints on social media. Ignore small threats, some say, while others warn banks to respond immediately because they could go viral. Still others think banks should overhaul their whole customer experience to disarm critics.

Where should clients put income from a side consulting job when they've maxed out their retirement plan contributions?; Plus, one of the most important retirement decisions you need to make; And don't the next downturn undermine your retirement.

The startup's software could make basic planning available to a much broader audience than the industry currently serves.

Want to insulate your firm from future crises? A few moves look sure to offer a payoff whether equities soar, plunge or just muddle along.

Much of the responsibility for training used to fall to product manufacturers, but banks and broker-dealers have become more involved in the process

Edward Jones Managing Partner James Weddle says the firm grows organically, recruiting from colleges and even the military for new advisors.

You need professional liability insurance even if you don't make any mistakes.

Deutsche Bank AG’s Asia-Pacific wealth-management business aims to increase revenue by 20% in 2015 by targeting the region’s richest people.

Millennials feel guilty about this common financial decision—but they shouldn't; How is Partners Group solving the 401(k) puzzle?; How to fund retirement with your life insurance

Markets have been calm for so long that investors should not be surprised to see volatility increase to its historical norm.

Convergent CEO David Zier's death followed inquiries into his management of an outside fund, according to Chairman Steve Lockshin.

When cash, commodities and other assets stumble, it is tempting to eliminate them from a portfolio. Run the numbers first, though.

Strong details and carefully executed plans make for a positive transition.

What older workers can and can't do with their 401(k) plans; 401(k) investors are 'so dumb'; 401(k) contribution limits will increase for 2015

Fending off cyber intrusions is becoming a cost of doing business, but when advisors find that their practice has been breached, they need to follow a plan for assessing the damage.

Financial institutions need to take preventive steps to avoid financial losses and the exploitation of their elderly clients. Are you prepared?

The “reverse churning” comes in when the client is in a wrap program, despite being a low-volume trader.

You’ll need to re-evaluate your entire approach to practice management. How many total clients can you really manage? How many new clients?

Advisors must take precautions to guard their business brands and personal reputations online. Here are some simple but important steps advisors should take now.