Wealth management

The two broker-dealers have a new owner eager to grow the businesses considerably.

This year, digital wealth management will shift to goal-driven advice that is instantly accessible and always personalized.

For the first time, fund managers must disclose a breakdown of their fees to banks, insurers and other distributors.

The drastic changes are shaking up the status quo of estate planning. Here’s how financial planners need to change their approach.

Bronfman Rothschild head Neal Simon faces long odds in Maryland race.

CEO Greg Friedman says the popular CRM will stay client-focused under new ownership.

Private events can have a strong impact on the success of your practice, but these organized events are often overlooked or handled badly by many advisors.

The estate of Michael Jackson looks to have escaped a possibly hefty penalty for allegedly undervaluing the late singer’s assets.

The bank, which has about 1,000 financial advisors and relationship managers in the U.S, will drop the agreement on January 8.

Planners have picked up some bad habits over the years. Here’s what do to about it.

It’s been a busy first year for the firm’s new chief. Jamie Price responds candidly to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries.

Deals have heated up. Can the rapid pace continue?

Capital is pouring into the RIA market, resulting in more deals, more competition and higher prices.

How advisors deal with grievances and arbitration can make or break a career.

Local jurisdictions in high-tax states are grappling with changes and headaches from the tax overhaul.

“The discussions we’re having now are, ‘Call your municipality and try to establish what your liability is. Call your mortgage holder,’” an advisor said.

In a year where the market has reached new heights, protecting client’s wealth from losses, including the costs of taxes, is just as important as generating returns.

Clients will no longer be able to undo Roth conversions once the new tax law takes effect next year.

The firm has been driving its expansion, pulling in talent from its competition.

Concerned about the wirehouse's "trajectory," Glen D. Smith sought out a business model his kids could join one day.