Wealth Think

Steve Sanduski, The Prosperous Advisor, says that advisors who want to reach the pinnacle of their profession need to make sure the “under the hood” of their office is as excellent as the shiny exterior their clients see.

The one-size-fits-all approach to advice and investing won’t work, says John Anderson, head of practice management solutions at SEI Advisor Network. The real question isn’t whether clients will change, but rather whether your business will change.

Marketing expert Marie Swift says establishing and continually increasing credibility is essential for today’s financial advisors. Here are some tips to help build your reputation and increase your buzz factor.

This week, IRA expert Ed Slott answers questions about Roth IRA conversions and early distribution penalties.

Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say that contrary to preliminary reports, British songstress Amy Winehouse did not have a will in place at the time of her death—an estate planning mistake that advisors and their clients can’t afford to make.

Real estate may be cyclical, but having exposure to real estate — especially commercial real estate — in a portfolio as an alternative source of income can be beneficial. What’s the best way to evaluate whether it makes sense for a client?

Higher hurdles advisors must clear to break into the advisory business are contributing to the aging of the workforce. Here are tips to help rookie advisors get into the field and thrive.

It's that time of year. This week, IRA expert Ed Slott fields a handful of tax questions about investors’ IRA accounts.

Steve Sanduski, The Prosperous Advisor, says advisors who fall victim to confirmation bias could be doing themselves and their clients a great disservice.

Marketing expert Marie Swift says advisors need to be proactive and creative to keep their reservoirs of new business from drying up.