Practice management

The fate of the Dodd-Frank Act’s ban on banks trading for their own accounts -- one of the final pieces of the U.S. effort to prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis -- may rest with a cluster of economists at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"Our latest report finds that first-half community bank investment program revenues are the best they've been in seven years," said Michael Anderson of Securities America.

What you don't know about your client's risk tolerance can hurt you both.

Can you thrive when you're the one watching everyone else score big deals?

Now that advisors are (finally) allowed to use it, social media is finding its place in the marketing arsenal.

What can you say without crossing the line and violating a non-solicitation agreement?

A run-down of the stories in this issue, which includes a discussion of alternative investments.

Do you know when a customer complaint is reportable?

A. Heath Abshure, the outgoing president of the North American Securities Administrators Association discusses his tenure.

Some advisors spell opportunity D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Here are their tips for working the breakup.

As we honor our Influencer Award winners, consider the varied skills essential to being an industry leader.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

The two big wirehouses back the CFP Board’s move to strip out its 'fee-only listings.

With Congress showing no sign of consensus, the government shutdown is instilling fear and unease among those from Main Street to Wall Street. Financial advisors are no exception. Here’s how advisors and industry experts are reacting to the fiscal standoff.

As Septmber draws to a close, we've gathered together the most popular stories of the month. Don't miss the top five.

As September draws to a close, we’ve rounded up the most popular stories of the month. Don’t miss the top five.

Two planners who are suing the CFP Board amended their complaint to seek unspecified damages in addition to earlier claims seeking an admission of fault from the board as well as the quashing of a public sanction for calling their practice fee-only.

Few firms have provided staff members with formalized career paths. This disconnect creates significant untapped potential for firms to better harness their human capital -- by actively engaging their teams for growth and greatness.

If the health insurance exchanges succeed in making coverage more affordable, planners say they expect some clients who are separated to opt for divorce.

Two prominent industry experts offer some spirited discussions on a few of the most contentious M&A issues.