Wealth management

If an advisor is offered 360% of trailing-12, this app will break down the details: how much is upfront and how much is doled out for various thresholds along the way. Plus, annual payout bonuses will be revealed.

A clash over future growth plans at Lenox Wealth Management led to the departure of the firm's 34-year-old president and COO Jay Hummel.

For firms looking to grow, here are eight smart trends seen among successful firms.

While some financial advisors can be intentionally vague when detailing embedded risks to clients, others do not fully understand the risks themselves, says the author of a new book that looks at the "incestuous" relationship between Wall Street, Washington and regulatory agencies.

From talking about why advisors may be missing the boat on retirement plans to regulators zeroing in on elderly client protections, here are the most notable quotes from the past week's stories.

Commonwealth scores $500M former LPL firm, while LPL takes $270M practice from Commonwealth.

Steven Cohen, who agreed to close down his SAC Capital Advisors as part of a settlement with the U.S. government, will rename the firm and add a layer of management to oversee traders as the hedge fund becomes a family office, said a person familiar with the firm.

Advisors who want to hire millennials need to extend a hand, says one workplace consultant.

Revenue growth, profit margins, revenue per professional and AUM per client all were greater among advisors using a team approach, according to new research.

There's been a lot of movement at UBS over the previous weeks, with six advisors joining the Swiss bank while others have gone independent.

Selling high is a dicey proposition. But this simple mental trick can help you nail the other half of the investing equation.

Eric Clarke has spent more than 20 years working at his family's firms. He wouldn't have it any other way.

New websites offer a higher yield alternative for the fixed-income segment of a portfolio.

The goal isn't to avoid paying the IRS altogether -- it's to maximize after-tax returns. These five tactics can help advisors help their clients.

It's not just about creating alpha or finding yield, but also showing clients how to enjoy their savings.

Clients misunderstand a lot of factors regarding the impact of property ownership on their tax obligations. Here's how to make sure they stay one step ahead.

Which group of advisors is truly subject to stricter oversight? FINRA may not be telling the whole story.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive way to connect with the clients in your target niche? Tell your story.

You need some sort of economic glue, such as a revenue-sharing agreement, to hold a strategic alliance together. These 5 steps should get you started.

Have your clients started talking about adding oils to the portfolio? Here are a few guidelines to remember.