Practice management

Regulators are hoping to release an interim final rule next week designed to satisfy banker demands to change a provision of the Volcker Rule that threatens to force smaller institutions to take millions of dollars in write-offs.

FINRA has identified the suitability of the bonds of distressed municipalities for investors, as well as municipal advisor activity, as areas it will focus on in 2014.

Younger millennials carry half the debt of their older peers.

The legal battle over the application of the Volcker Rule is unlikely to be resolved until mid-January.

Most working-age people in the U.S. and worldwide who expect an inheritance think it will fund all or part of their retirement.

After a blog post suggested tweaks to modern portfolio theory, advisors and other professionals voiced moderated support for the investing philosophy.

A new advisory firm plans to build its business by buying the practices of retiring advisors.

Morgan Stanley said ex-broker Wilhelm Nash left before earning out bonus.

Women advisors have larger client accounts and price more consistently.

Advisors need to coax their clients to start a dialogue now.

Clients are wary of working with young advisors. Here's how to win them over.

A run-down of this week's issue, which features the list of top 40 advisors under the age of 40.

Here's what it takes to find and keep high net worth clients.

One planner gained expertise handling her own family's needs - then offered that knowledge to other advisors.

A revised chart helps explain returns and highlights the greatest challenges for diversified investors.

Financial theorist William Bernstein raises the specter of 'deep' portfolio risk. Warning: This may get ugly.

Some of your underlying assumptions may be totally wrong. Here are a few fresh ideas to consider.

Better communication skills can help you build new relationships despite a cultural shift toward greater skepticism.

Use these 7 tips to help existing clients' offspring - and start building a relationship with younger prospects.

If you really just want to help people, be a teacher. Being a good advisor is also about money, and you need a specific plan.