Wealth management

In an era of extreme affluence, elite money managers are vying for the hyper-rich as never before.

A 34-year old broker with high-net-worth tax specialty signs with Dynasty.

Dividend income is taxed lower than interest yields. And for the federal taxes that apply, clients can take steps to minimize those as well.

Think of it also as charisma, personality or magnetism. This seemingly elusive trait means these advisors light up a room when they walk into it.

Both are structured to last a long time — sometimes forever. But beware of one-size-fits-all approaches.

Culture is like a garden, it has to be planned and nurtured. Even solo practitioners need to pay attention.

The fund’s portfolio management team began dumping exposure to the social media giant in light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Dan Arnold says the firm remains interested if deals are a match for the No. 1 IBD.

George L. Taylor and Temenos Advisory violated their fiduciary duty by pocketing commissions and concealing conflicts while the firm was in financial distress, the commission charges.

The IPO price was lowered, but long-term performance is considered key.

CEO Sergio Ermotti said UBS had begun to cut costs following the merger of the U.S. and international wealth management divisions.

The bank promoted Denver’s regional leader of the business to oversee all aspects of Ascent Private Capital Management nationwide.

Seniors need to be mindful of enrollment deadlines with Medicare.

Compensation related to financial advisor recruiting fell 22% for the second quarter.

Wealth Enhancement Group would grow to nearly 70 advisors nationwide under its second major purchase of the year.

Banking scandals are playing only a small role in advisor attrition, the firm says.

The firm aims to target affluent mainland investors for the first time, while making it free of various offshore investment restrictions.

At Amazon's first-ever conference for voice-enabled tech, advisors are warned they need to take one crucial step to serve customers using voice assistants.

A large portion of the company’s 100 million-plus Prime subscribers fit the same profile as mutual fund buyers, Sanford C. Bernstein analysts say.

InvestmentPOD now has the backing of Mariner Wealth Advisors, Covenant, and Brighton Jones.