With fewer taxpayers affected by the federal estate tax, the demand for estate planning is diminished.
United Capital's Matt Brinker talks about the outlook for independent financial advisory firms.
Asset-based pricing is just one way of pricing. It's time to go beyond your comfort zone.
Firms that have enjoyed AUM growth because of the runup in stocks may find it hard to adjust to declining revenues if the market suffers a major correction.
Advisers and brokers alike believe that the SEC will deliver a fiduciary standard because consumers want it.
Head of the Carson Group, who was affiliated with LPL for 28 years, tells his 48 partner firms he has no intention of returning to his old broker-dealer.
Broker-dealer will remove about 20% of its 4,200 funds, a trend among wirehouses with several possible reasons behind it.
After regrouping in wake of broker-protocol exits, Snowden Lane Partners is ready to recruit wirehouse brokers and RIAs.
The industry needs to change the perception of wealth management from 'old boys' club' sales to modern financial problem-solving.
Charles Massimo is helping families develop a plan to provide financial support for their autistic children.
