Professional development

The program allows candidates to complete the certification program online, asynchronously and in half the time it takes to complete the standard program.

While generalists may worry they're leaving money on the table by sharpening their focuses so drastically, those who serve narrow client bases say they would never go back.

Whether they were members of the military, teachers, civil engineers, broadcasters, human resources directors or something else, they all share a desire to examine what profession truly fulfills them and take the often arduous path of reinvention.

Terri Kallsen of Rise Growth Partners is currently a member of the CFP Board's board of directors and chair of the finance and investment committee.

Experts say it's important to examine clients' relationships with money but there is an ethical line when such conversations should be led by licensed professionals.

The new women-led RIA will focus on serving law firm partners, executives, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals and families across the country.

She and former business partner Lazetta Rainey Braxton moved back to their own standalone firms. Here's a look at Dorsainvil's approach to practice management.

Neil McLaughlin, who'taking over RBC's wealth unit after running its personal and commercial banking divisions, is seen as a likely CEO successor.

An aging advisor base, continuing consolidation in M&A deals and shrinking organic growth are causing teams to consider changes, J.D. Power said.

Morningstar's study suggests that emotional or personal motivations are just as important or even more significant than a need for "functional" professional services.