Wealth Think

You have a strong onboarding process and the consultation went well, but the prospect has disappeared. What went wrong? Possibly one of these five marketing pitfalls.

Firms seeking to adapt need to keep these four points in mind.

Valuations are high from a fundamental perspective, but increasing consumer confidence has historically pushed them even higher.

There's a better way to craft a standard that would protect investors and preserve client choice.

Advisers, clients and the industry are all best-served when fees are based on the value delivered, not on asset calculations.

A recent court case demonstrates how the criminal liability has dramatically increased, even in the absence of a monetary benefit for the tipper.

The White House has made fiduciary part of investors' vocabulary.

Succession planning is thwarted by most bankers' high-handed attitude that they own the client relationship. Realities on the ground are more nuanced.

Advisers at a bank may have to shift to another channel for a few years before retirement, says contributor Rick Rummage.

Women need help in investing, and new niche robo advisers are providing a means to achieving financial confidence.