Wealth management

Gauging the valuation of your business is a way of knowing the overall health of the firm. It can be a humbling process.

Still, advisors thinking of selling are urged not to procrastinate.

Bleakley Financial has launched its eighth office under its affiliation with LPL and Private Advisor Group.

An example of outdated industry practices, says the chief product officer, is how some brokers still need a canceled check from a client to transfer money.

As clients live longer, advisor firms’ planning strategies are shifting to accommodate.

The RIA divisions of Raymond James and RBC are also among the companies that self-reported.

Increasing diversity on your team can engender a greater feeling of inclusion among your client base and broaden your pool of prospects.

The network’s parent disclosed the results of its first year under a new accounting standard affecting the top line at many large U.S. businesses.

Once deeply flawed, such policies are now a necessary piece of a firm's toolkit — but picking the right one is tricky.

Morgan Stanley's Seth Haye talks about what fuels his workday and why accountability is a beautiful thing.

An ex-boss allegedly remarked that he favored younger advisors, saying: "They have what others in the office don't have – youth," according to a new lawsuit.

The new hires come at the expense of Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Advisors.

It’s one of the most consequential — and misunderstood — concepts for clients with properties in more than one state. Where should they call home?

The six-IBD network lost advisors during a capital structure change, but its new majority owner says the predicted expansion is still on track.

Dane Runia shares insights into his work routine and biggest accomplishment of last year.

The bonus aims to help the firm cope with the industry’s aging demographics, executives say.

Age is no bar to using Amazon, Uber or Apple, yet the planning industry has suffered from underinvestment in the digital experience, says the head of Accenture’s Wealth Management team in North America.

Changes have left some clients surprised by tax bills or tiny refunds. How to explain what happened and prep them for next year.