Wealth management

Many financial advisors hesitate to use social media because they are concerned about compliance. This is certainly understandable, but current rules allow plenty of flexibility to use social media effectively.

How are you going to improve your book of business? Check out these essential tips to improve your practice.

When planner Gordon Bernhardt began focusing his practice on entrepreneurial clients about three years ago, he discovered all of them lacked one important asset: time.

Who are the top producers in the bank advisory channel? The editors of Bank Investment Consultant have broken down and ranked the industry's top advisors by production. How does your bank rank?

Dynasty Financial announced Monday that Octagon Financial Services, a McLean, Va., registered investment advisor that specializes in working with professional athletes, is now using Dynasty's open-architecture wealth management services and technology platform.

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

The most successful advisors intentionally create a brand that is distinct, stands for something, and creates an emotional connection with clients.

Clients who hold valuable land may receive generous tax breaks in return for a conservation easement, but the IRS has made an effort to keep the tax breaks from becoming too generous.

Mike Tyson is preparing for another fight -- this time, with his former financial planner.

These are the biggest money blunders clients make. By getting ahead of the problem, advisers can make themselves more valuable.

A Phoenix registered investment advisor has agreed to pay nearly $275,000 to the SEC in a case stemming from the sale of a stake in his firm -- at an allegedly inflated price -- to a client.

The organization announced Tuesday that Linda Leitz, a fee-only planner based in Colorado Springs, Col., is set to become its chairwoman in September, and will serve as chair-elect until that time.

The list has been narrowed down. On Wall Street and New York Life/Mainstay Investments have named the top 100 branch managers for their steadfast leadership, commitment to their advisors, and their ability to recruit and retain talent no matter the circumstances. Click through for a breakdown firm-by-firm of those at the top.

Here we present a new look at our Top 50 Bank Advisors list, reshuffled and ranked by percentage increase in assets under management (and then we cut it down to just the top 20).

What are the biggest technology trends, innovations and ideas impacting advisors today? Over 600 people, including more than 300 advisors, descended on Miami for the eighth annual Technology Tools for Today Conference. The event featured the industry’s best and brightest highlighting all the latest technology tools that will held advisors be more competitive, effective and efficient. Here are some of the most interesting things our editors heard, and advisors and financial experts tweeted, from the event.

Legal and regulatory considerations on the path to independence.

How many people would jump at the chance to trade places with 15-year-old twins who stand to inherit one billion dollars in six years? Andy and Danielle Mayoras warn: be careful what you wish for.

In January Financial Planning featured tips from industry experts on how to improve your practice. Now, advisors sound off with their own tips for colleagues and competitors.

How can you build a better advisory practice? Check out some tips from the experts.

As RIA firms grow and attract larger customers, $2 million in client AUM is the cut-off above which pricing rises favorably for RIAs, according to a new study.