Wealth management

How clients can face higher taxes on gains paid by underperforming mutual funds, shrink their tax footprint and spend their tax refund wisely.

Independence has a growing value both to clients and to would-be acquirers. See how the top firms are standing their ground. Plus: Top 100 rankings and 50 fastest-growing firms.

This is a critical time for the industry, with demographic and technological shifts creating tectonic pressures. Here are a few trends all advisors should follow.

As organizations grow and develop different cultures, they require varying skills. Make sure you're able to adjust.

Changes to the RIA Leaders rankings illustrate a hard truth about the industry.

You'll get a stronger group effort if you emphasize common vision, diverse skills and open communication.

Two changes will come into effect by July -- an alternative capstone course, and a broadened definition of experience requirements.

Cerulli predicts that market share gains in the RIA and dually registered channels will likely come at the expense of wirehouses and independent broker-dealers.

Annuity guarantees will help improve relationships among couples, says annuity specialist; Plus, five great small cities for retirees.

As a new year begins, it’s time for advisors to take some fresh steps to growing their business.

A new version, called EMXpro, offers updated design and deeper planning options, and fixes earlier shortfalls in functionality.

RIAs follow the money. Here are the states with the most RIA firms.

The problem with traditional goal setting is that it's not terribly inspirational. Here's a better approach.

The latest Schorsch bombshell "makes quality advisors super uncomfortable," says executive recruiter Mindy Diamond.

Profitability and control still rank high on the list of reasons advisors go independent, but the ability to have new and better systems – especially software – also plays a compelling part.

Clients may consider reducing the amount they set aside in their 401(k) plans and invest the money in real estate, according to financial planner; Plus, how women can generate income for life.

Nicholas Schorsch has resigned from RCS Capital, New York REIT and 11 other non-traded real estate investment trusts and direct investment programs sponsored by AR Capital.

Frequent traders use the tools with individual stocks, but planners advise caution for many clients.

ETFs in the U.S. reached a $2 trillion dollar milestone in December, demonstrating the product’s surge in popularity. Here are the year's 10 best performers.

Pershing's failures "exposed customer funds and securities to risk," according to FINRA.