Practice structure

Recent research shows how advisers work and how they like to communicate.

The second installment of book recommendations from industry experts that advisers should not miss.

Here is advice on everything from handling the unexpected death of a partner to upgrading technology.

The four questions that can determine if a hike is in order.

Advisers who show they care about clients and their interests may have more success.

"Call it an arms race of offerings," says Jonathan Beatty of Schwab Advisor Services.

As volatility remains a real concern, advisers will need to continue to transition into holistic and goals-based advice.

An estate-planning process that asks about contaminated property can save heirs from unpleasant surprises.

To build loyalty with the next generation, key steps include hiring younger advisers.

Key issues to consider when strategizing clients' future financial health.

Less than one-third of the community say they're working with an advisor, according to a Prudential Financial survey.

To attract new clients—and keep current ones — planners need to step up their game. Here’s how new digital tools can help.

The SEC found that auditing or testing would likely have revealed deficiencies in controls that allowed an employee access to client information at the wirehouse, says leading compliance expert Alan Foxman.

Is it time to try for another target market? Or just become a generalist? Forsaking current branding and marketing should not be taken lightly.

As social investing has broadened its horizons, returns have also improved, says Matt Papazian, CIO of Cardan Capital Partners.

Better engagement and smart analytics can "lift revenues significantly," according to the Global Wealth Report.

Choosing where to allocate resources is never easy, but a grid, similar to this one used by Commonwealth’s Joni Youngwirth, can help.

It takes more than a few star hires to build a sustainable practice. Here are some of the best ways to keep everyone engaged and improve clients’ experience as well.

One adviser got a frantic call from client in a sales office who actually yelled, ‘Help me!’ into the phone.

Careful steps need to be taken so FINRA won't consider it an outside business activity, says compliance expert Alan Foxman.