Wealth Think

The DoL’s fiduciary rule means advisers can expect additional scrutiny over fees. So how can they prepare for these industry changes?

Disruption of financial services is not a one-time event. Innovation is shaping everything from consumer behavior and advisers' needs to regulatory requirements.

Only 17% of advisers have a binding and actionable plan in place.

Does holding a CFP, ChFC or CFA correlate to better client service? At last, hard evidence shows that clients do better with designated planners.

Do's and don'ts for transitioning the practice as a long-term process, not a one-time event.

It's not uncommon to feel unsure, but there are many things you can do — and people you can lean on.

Adviser Dan Moisand was surprised by the decision not to delay the fiduciary rule further. But he wasn’t put off. Here’s why.

Whether the plan is to groom from within or look outside, keep these tips in mind.

Comprehensive valuation gives a picture of the present and helps build strategies for the future.

Preventing attrition is worth the extra effort to keep the practice healthy for succession.