3 tips to keep client market discipline in hyperpartisan era

When it comes to the markets, investors have always been influenced by their political views. But…

Advisor offices in residences doubled in last few years

When COVID-19 changed the world, Zoom spread the familiarity of virtual meetings. Now, the meaning of…

How do new advisory firms register their RIA

This story is the fourth in a series Financial Planning Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger is writing…

Tips for financial advisors to grow their business

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. A good advisor…

Affluent investors favor fee-based — if they understand it

A recent report by research firm Cerulli Associates found that affluent clients are most interested in…

Financial advisors use second languages as a planning niche

Advisors often carve out niches by focusing on unique client groups, from tech start-up millennials to…

How departing financial advisors can avoid lawsuits

This story is the third in a series Financial Planning Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger is writing…

Ameriprise’s lead recruiter sees future in advisor training

When it comes to bringing more young people into the industry, Brian Mora has found that…

Nationwide survey: Gen Z disillusioned with retirement

When will you retire? For nearly 1 in 5 Gen Zers, the answer is: maybe never.…

When should financial advisors leave a wirehouse

This story is the second in a series Financial Planning Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger is writing…

Advisors share go-to strategies for connecting with women clients

Women are set to control a growing share of U.S. wealth, and financial advisors who ignore…

When should a financial advisor launch an RIA?

This story is the first in a series Financial Planning Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger is writing…

5 tips for virtual financial advisors

Zoom calls and screen sharing may feel like the norm for many financial advisors these days,…

Is scale a necessary evil in wealth management?

What do Morgan Stanley, Schwab, Edward Jones and Creative Planning have in common?  Louis Diamond is…

Video game Berryville teaches entrepreneurship money skills

A financial literacy video game designed with the help of planners and other investment experts will…

How financial advisors can avoid bad private equity deals

Private equity investors’ pitches to financial advisors often feature tempting bid prices and promises for the…

Center for Retirement Research: Remote workers delay retirement

Are your clients ready to retire? The answer likely depends in part on where — and…

How advisors can land new clients with color theory

Marketers across all professions know they have a tiny window of time — often a fraction…

How financial advisors can plan ahead to prevent elder abuse

The possibility of dementia or other forms of diminished capacity among older clients begs the need…

How one RIA found its succession plan

Financial advisors face twin business challenges that are difficult to accomplish at the same time: succession…

The risks of investing in private equity

The returns of private equity investments will grab any investor’s attention, but there are risks to…

Relationship tips for financial advisors to educate clients

One of the proudest days of planner Blair duQuesnay’s career came in March 2020 when a…