The best investment advisors can make now is in their tax-planning knowledge.
Advisor-owners must acknowledge from the start that the keep/sell decision is a multi-faceted and difficult choice to make.
Some of LPL's most prominent advisors loved Dan Arnold because he was a nerd.
News of firing was a shock but it’s clear LPL decided it had to act.
The world would be a better place if they had never been created.
Reactions to recent world-shaping events shows financial markets' focus might be misdirected, suggests Saturna Capital's senior investment analyst and portfolio manager.
If you aren’t actively discussing referrals at every meeting, it’s time to make a change.
From sidelines to center court, a new playbook is here, and there are likely to be even more creative and complex deals to come.
Advisors looking to sell their registered investment advisor should expect a long journey of preparation – starting from the very day the business is formed.
Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.
“Obviously, this is beyond unusual,” says one veteran financial advisor.
CEO says M&A realities mean an overhaul is often necessary.
Editorial: Democratic Party's proposal represents a fundamental shift in how people are taxed.
Trusts remain lousy IRA beneficiaries, says tax expert.
The perception of capitalism in universities and on social media as a bygone era ignores a fundamental truth: capitalism is not just about economics—it’s about freedom.
How to find the right technology fit for your practice to take your business to a new level.
Many financial professionals are not prepared for the unprecedented asset boom expected to benefit millennial women.
RIAs have an advantage over captive advisors and have an opportunity to seize significant client service opportunity.
Are firms hiding the price tag, or are clients simply not paying enough attention? Either way, these accounts are now on everyone's radar.
Discussion around the “pensionization” of 401(k)s is emerging, which requires a different asset allocation mindset.
