Wealth management

VisionPoint Advisory Group is looking to use the giant independent broker-dealer as a base to expand by recruiting more advisors.

Independent RIAs in the increasingly competitive -- and lucrative -- San Francisco Bay Area market may have to raise their game, according to a leading investment banker.

Case studies can be a great way to communicate the reasons a client should work with you -- as long as they want to read all the way to the end.

Atlanta Capital and PFM say they will offer more concierge services to families with less than $20 million in AUM.

As the court battle between Michael Jackson’s heirs and entertainment company AEG heads to the jury, the case highlights five legal challenges and complications that the estate executors have had to worry about in the last few months alone.

A partisan stalemate that partially shut down the U.S. government may lessen the appetite of lawmakers for risking a debt default later this month.

IRS private letter ruling gives heirs choices about annuities.

Revised rules mean bypass trusts can be used to improve the overall tax situation of multiple descendants.

Our 7 honorees have earned their accolades with impressive individual accomplishments and a commitment to bettering the financial advice industry. Meet this year's winners.

The move could offer a simple way to cut risk and boost returns, but many advisors don't see it that way. Here's why they should.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

The bond market has suffered one of its biggest sell-offs in years. With investors shifting their money into other asset classes, bond prices have been left incredibly undervalued. There are several reasons why now could be the best time to go into the bond market.

All in all, a government shutdown would be a major irritant, but would not have much impact on our clients or commerce in general. The trouble starts if the government defaults on its debt.

As September draws to a close, we’ve rounded up the most popular stories of the month. Don’t miss the top five.

Two planners who are suing the CFP Board amended their complaint to seek unspecified damages in addition to earlier claims seeking an admission of fault from the board as well as the quashing of a public sanction for calling their practice fee-only.

Few firms have provided staff members with formalized career paths. This disconnect creates significant untapped potential for firms to better harness their human capital -- by actively engaging their teams for growth and greatness.

If the health insurance exchanges succeed in making coverage more affordable, planners say they expect some clients who are separated to opt for divorce.

Here’s a sampling of bank reps who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility.

Two prominent industry experts offer some spirited discussions on a few of the most contentious M&A issues.

Expect powerful regional RIAs to emerge from the current round of financial advisory deal-making.