Wealth management

Independent Neal Simon was overwhelmed by a popular Democratic incumbent.

When leaving heirlooms and other illiquid assets to loved ones, seniors should allow the heirs to inherit the items instead of liquidating them

People are innately drawn to be a part of something special.

The Trump tax overhaul could mean less after-tax money to go around.

Each has its own requirements pertaining to tax withholding, clawback rules and filing deadlines.

A $6 billion RIA deal may signal a reversal of lackluster market activity.

Workers looking to retire comfortably are more in need of professional guidance than they realize — and there are a lot of them.

The regional BD’s newest hires oversaw $230 million in client assets.

Owners in transition should make a clean break to avoid confusion, says consultant David DeVoe and former Aspiriant CEO Tim Kochis.

Being a fiduciary isn’t enough anymore, says BlackRock’s Hollie Fagan. At the same time, firms are losing specialized talent to retirement. Here’s the best way for them to stay relevant and profitable.

It may seem counterintuitive, but advisors who offer robust philanthropic guidance see major boons to their bottom line.

Deductions for alimony payments will no longer be available Dec. 31.

A multi-year reorganization of the firm has lowered head count by more than a quarter but boosted productivity by nearly a half.

A detailed proposal can turn prospects into clients, but only if advisors can gather the right data.

The wirehouse will take 3% — or up to $4,000 per month — of advisors' production in 2019.

The 7,700-advisor IBD network hasn’t been as active in recruiting as its rival lately — but it’s holding on to a portion of the major enterprise.

The group opted to join the corporate RIA at the Ladenburg IBD with an eye toward greater independence with some outsourced tasks.

There are at least 200 fewer products available since 2015. Some advisors haven’t noticed. But should they?

Technology is providing opportunity for advisors willing to think outside the box.

The insurance-related securities market has grown as pension and hedge funds seek diversified bets less tied to interest rate or stock market swings.