Wealth management

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.

Building scale has become a key topic for asset managers across Europe amid sustained pressure from larger U.S. rivals.

The asset manager's head of advisor Innovation is concerned that market performance has hid weak customer growth across the advice industry.

To attract and retain advisors, firms are reconsidering their approach to pay and benefits.

The ruling bolsters firm’s bid to push employees into private arbitration system. The advisor intends to appeal.

Be prepared for hard decisions and setbacks, say RIA executives.

Advisors are planning to increase ETFs as a primary option, the firm finds. Plus, “the most exciting numbers in the survey.”

Studies have shown an I.Q. can drop 10 to 12 points while attending to electronic messages, an expert says.

Powerful new software and tools can help attract today’s job seekers and retain key talent.