Practice management

Should older clients' portfolios be adjusted more quickly to bring equity allocations to their desired level? New research says yes.

Regional firm Benjamin F. Edwards picked up a Wells Fargo advisor team.

Wells Fargo's elite Abbot Downing unit is adding a senior consultant to the team overseeing client education programs for ultrawealthy clients.

Municipal bond broker-dealer groups have spent nearly $5 million trying to influence federal lawmakers in recent months, using in-house lobbyists as well as outside firms and campaign contributions to promote their positions on securities laws, tax reform, and regulation.

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Use these ideas to quickly bring new staff up to speed on a firm's values, tools and culture.

Nobody wants to think about the prospect of failing mental capability, but it's an issue that clients need to address if they're to be fully prepared for retirement.

Wealth management firms are positioning themselves to meet rising demand from millennial investors who want to better align their investments with their values.

Most advisors target pre-retiree clients, but it is possible to build a thriving practice in the retirement income planning market even after clients stop working.

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As his private equity owners start to look toward an exit, the founder seeks to bring in new management to position the firm for growth.

A majority of Cicily Maton's clients come to her when a pile of money falls into their laps. But unusual circumstances create special issues.

Michelle Smith explains the advantage of specializing in divorce planning.

Two Morgan Stanley advisors managing $348 million in assets have left to join Wells Fargo Advisors.

A generation shift could also create issues for community banks that are in search of fee income.

One advisor’s story of discovering a fundamental truth: Personality fit is crucial to achieve professional success

Like a few other banks with similar initiatives, Wells Fargo is not counting on a financial return for its new accelerator program. Rather, it's looking for more intangible benefits.

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Use investors’ habits and mental preconceptions to tailor financial plans that will work well for them individually.

The St. Petersburg, Fla.-based firm's independent broker/dealer has recruited veteran advisors James L. Switzer and Eric M. Cobb from Morgan Stanley.