Wealth management

You were thinking about the wrong online retailer and the wrong rich tech entrepreneur crashing wealth management.

More than $34 billion in client assets moved into the No. 1 IBD’s fold in the first part of the acquisition.

It’s time to broaden our understanding — and assessment — of risk composure.

What’s more important: measuring overall portfolio performance, or analyzing separate asset classes?

Consider making someone in your practice a client relationship captain — someone who will take ownership of deepening client relationships and who will inspire your team to work together to truly "wow" your clients.

Headcount dropped by 413 brokers year-over-year, but productivity per FA jumped by 29%.

Securities Service Network is entering a space usually regarded in the industry as the specialty of HD Vest and 1st Global.

This is the second time in recent weeks that the firm has poached talent from the wirehouse.

The four-member group previously generated about $2.5 million in annual revenue.

A more comprehensive approach to low-cost investing could save thousands for retirement age clients.

Call it the ultimate staycation. Planners offer advice on how to work from paradise.

What do they bring to the table? Lobbying clout, alternative fee structures and technical expertise are just part of the equation.

Life Brokerage Financial has 80 advisors and 40 full-time staff and will join the firm next month.

The two declined to cooperate with investigations into allegations that they engaged in undisclosed outside business ventures.

Western states dominated the top five slots on the list.

Clients may consider changing their business structure under the new law.

Despite questions about the hastily cobbled legislation, there's some consensus as to what advisors and their clients can do now to avoid unpleasant surprises.

The Private Ocean co-founder, also known for founding software company Junxure, calls Lakeview a "perfect fit."

Parker’s candid responses to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries on new digital tools, sexual harassment, Social Security planning, deal-making, how (not) to talk to clients about the stock market run-up and more.

These young planners share a commitment to hard work, but have deployed very different tactics in building their practices.