Strategic planning

The Connecticut-based community bank announced a raft of new board and executive appointments, giving shape to a new strategy aimed at winning more business from high-net-worth individuals.

Rather than a book on his investing philosophy, the longtime advisor offers the lessons that have made him "less stupid" over the years.

Planners Carolyn McClanahan and Dana Anspach discuss how the client expenses work for their advisory practices as more firms rethink their approach.

Here are some of the key takeaways from a sampling of the many substantive discussions at Huntington Beach last week.

Most firms are limited liability corporations these days, but a significant chunk of older firms are c-corporations. Experts share the key factors involved with the options.

The megabank, which is in the midst of a massive restructuring, will probably book "a couple of hundred million dollars" of restructuring charges in the fourth quarter, according to its chief financial officer.

The New York megabank is considering splitting its institutional clients group division into three parts following the upcoming departure of top executive Paco Ybarra, the Financial Times reported. The heads of the three segments would report directly to CEO Jane Fraser.

Independent advisors deal with clients' tax woes as well as their own. Year-round planning can lower stress levels.

In a crowded market, aiming to serve clients in a specialized area can help advisors differentiate themselves from the pack.

The regulator's latest staff bulletin also calls on planners at hybrid firms to always be clear about if they're wearing their broker or advisor hat.