Wealth management

More than 80% of the richest clients want big asset growth later in life, according to a new UBS survey.

Concentrate on the factors that you and your clients can control.

If clients are unhappy with any aspect of their life that financial planning will solve, make that the primary focus.

The hybrid firm stated it now has $4.9 billion in AUM, with $1.4 billion gained this year alone.

A new industry snapshot highlights record firm count and AUM, while continuing steep client growth fueled in considerable part by the rise of robos.

The IBD spent $77 million on technology upgrades in 2016.

They made the move in part because of the marketing and research resources the firm offers, says new hire Todd Kissel.

The nation's biggest IBD believes macro trends are ideal to boost recruiting, says LPL managing director Bill Morrissey.

The new hire comes after the wirehouse said it would cut back on recruiting.

The firm is trying to show advisors how they can use LPL’s resources to “get more at-bats” with prospective clients, an executive said.

The firm continues a recruiting streak that has netted teams managing over $10.5 billion in assets this year alone.

A clinic at the University of Georgia has offered free advice through a variety of methods for almost a decade.

Judy Volkmann, founder of the FPA’s New York chapter, helped launch a college program connecting hundreds of mentors with students.

The smart-beta offerings each have an international focus.

Dan Arnold says behavioral management, automation and portfolio and planning services need to be combined to win future clients.

"Make the process as collaborative as possible," one expert says.

After Sept. 11, 2001, one planner resolved to use his skills as a CFP to assist affected families pro bono and he rallied others to his cause.

Michael LaMena's exit continues the management shake-up at the Chicago-based RIA.

Adviser headcount continued a slow, but steady decline, slipping to 6,915 from 7,116 for the year-ago period.

Yes, advisers can invest these funds in nontraditional assets, but you must understand the risks before giving clients the OK.