Professional development

In the first episode of Financial Planning's new podcast series, Tobias Salinger talks with advisor Dasarte Yarnway about how he “fought and clawed” his way into the profession and discusses the ambitious goals he’s working toward for his RIA, as well as the industry.

The firm typically trains its own advisors in lieu of recruiting talent from the competition.

A succession strategy doesn't have to be set in stone, writes columnist Carolyn McClanahan.

These shortcomings were primarily due to “systemic, longstanding, governance-level weaknesses,” a new report says.

Do planners offer enough value to keep tech companies and automated advice at bay?

As individual performers, these people can be very good at what they do. They may have great technical or sales skills but they can sap the spirit and energy out of your firm.

As this firm founder took stock, he realized his needs had changed over time.

Bruce K. Lee left the brokerage world where cheating on continuing education requirements can be a "career killer."

I had a strong opinion. Then our reporting changed my mind.

At best, the variety increases awareness of what the career can offer. At worst, it lends ammunition to critics who insist the profession isn't a profession at all.

The regulator is doing more with less but also missing its own goals around how long an investigation takes to result in an enforcement case.

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More than 11,000 advisors have earned the education provider’s AIF designation.

Four erroneous beliefs cause many new planners to fail.

A Kingdom Advisors support group at LPL brings together representatives around the growing professional title.

A task force will issue recommendations to shore up the disciplinary process ahead of the board's November meeting. Here’s what advisors need to know.

Can more education boost the popularity of these funds?

Only about 14% of financial advisors are female. Here’s advice from those who want to bridge that gap.

Hiring choices are having a ripple effect on compensation.