Wealth management

Instead of converting a traditional IRA to one Roth IRA, convert to two or more Roth IRAs, by asset class or by individual securities.

Here’s why these questionnaires don’t work -- and a better way to assess how much risk a client should take on.

Nearly all advisors include international equities in portfolio construction so why would we exclude the even larger asset class of international bonds?

Here’s a sampling of bank reps who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility.

The SEC is conducting nationwide, "limited scope examinations" of certain mutual funds that invest in Puerto Rico securities, according to a document obtained by The Bond Buyer and knowledgeable sources.

The most important reason to engage in pro bono work is to help those who are in need of free advice. But pro bono work can also pay off in other ways.

A renewed federal emphasis on financial literacy education could have an ancillary payoff for the financial planning profession: more new planners.

Clients often walk in the door with an idea about how they’d like to leave their assets. It’s an advisor’s job to help them understand issues they may not have considered.

The industry veteran, who comes from Merrill Lynch, will be president of the firm's registered broker-dealer, ING Financial Partners.

Clients’ desire for principal protection plus profit potential has benchmark-based products booming.

A great website isn’t so great if no one uses it. On the other hand, if your site is easy to use, it can be your most powerful marketing tool – generating leads, prospects and new clients.

Financial advisors who specialize manage nearly double the client assets of their peers, according to a study of 7,000 advisors conducted by research firm Cerulli Associates.

The start of the 2014 tax filing season could be postponed by as much as two weeks due to delays caused by the recent closure of the federal government.

As retail funds for alternative investments become more widespread, planners must explain their purpose in a portfolio.

Saying the new cash will be used to fund growth, CEO Joe Duran targets $200 million to $250 million in annual revenue.

In a highly competitive industry, one of the most common questions advisors face is: How do I differentiate myself? Here are twelve steps to help you stand out from the competition.

In seven years, Focus Financial has grown to $65 billion in AUM from $3 billion. CEO Rudy Adolf shares the company’s growth strategy.

MLPs offer high yields plus tax advantages, but advisors need to drill down to deliver those tax breaks without the headaches.

The CFP Board “cannot justifiably act as both a regulator for continuing education providers and as a CE provider themselves,” FPA president Michael Branham said to a burst of applause Sunday at the general session of the association’s annual conference.