January 18, 2012

CFP Board eases up on advisers who go bust

By Mark Schoeff Jr.

Aims to end disciplinary proceedings against planners who declare bankruptcy

• financial planning

December 15, 2011

InvestmentNews to launch ‘Next Gen' virtual career fair

By Mark Bruno

InvestmentNews will launch a strategic initiative designed to introduce college students and young professionals to opportunities in the financial advisory business.

• financial planning

December 9, 2011

HNW clients might be OK with retainers, after all

By Lavonne Kuykendall

Volatile markets haven't been friendly to those who employ asset-based advisory fees, but conventional wisdom says switching would be a hard sell ... or will it?

• economy / economics,
• financial planning,
• wealth management

November 29, 2011

CFP Board to warn planners about declaring bankruptcy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.

Filing for protection from creditors could come back to haunt planners; sanctions, revoking of CFP mark possible

• Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board),
• financial planning

November 20, 2011

Business broker found right buyer as adviser began writing career

By Darla Mercado

For David Drucker the reason for leaving the advisory business wasn't retirement but rather a change in career direction.

• financial planning

November 10, 2011

Mark Tibergien: Tips for becoming a top RIA

In this sit-down with Kelli Cruz, the director of research and consulting for IN Adviser Solutions, Pershing's Mark Tibergien discusses some of the major changes in the advisory industry - and offers suggestions on how RIAs can get the most out of their human capital.

• financial planning

October 31, 2011

Financial planning registers worldwide growth

By Mark Schoeff Jr.

Financial planning is growing as a profession around the world, according to an organization that sets standards for its practitioners.

• Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board),
• financial planning

August 30, 2011

Family offices big on hedge funds: Survey

By By Liz Skinner

Typical family office invests more than a quarter of its clients' assets with hedge funds; share could be even larger

• financial planning

June 28, 2011

GAO pans financial literacy programs

By Liz Skinner

A federal certification would strain resources; some simple approaches help

• financial planning,
• retirement planning,
• wealth management

June 19, 2011

Death knell for hybrid adviser model?

As the financial advisory industry continues to evolve, more investment professionals and firms are embracing the hybrid registered investment adviser model.

• brokerage,
• financial planning,
• independent broker-dealers