What if I were to tell you that my firm had empirical data that clearly highlight a basic fact: Attracting affluent individuals is actually quite simple. I know, it's hard to believe.
Before calling a financial adviser recently, I checked out his website, as I always do to prepare for an interview.
The recent market disruption has taught many advisory-firm leaders an important lesson: Their very best employees are more critical to success than their very best clients.
Although they have spent much of the year cutting costs, many advisory firms are planning to give raises to their employees next year.
Bloomberg's Susan Antilla offers her opinion on just how much (or little) progress women have made in the financial services industry over the last two decades
The following is an edited transcript of an InvestmentNews.com webcast held in New York on March 9.
As more Branch Managers pick up and move to another firm, more and more advisers are quoting the classic 1981 song by The Clash while considering whether they should follow their old boss to greener pastures.
Television's Suze Orman has engaged in a war of Tweets with 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki
Clyde Wyatt managed his father's money for about 18 months before he was abruptly dumped for another adviser: His own son Chris.
This new reality TV show is a hit. Just don't expect to see any financial services CEOs starring in future episodes.
For years, James Barnash brushed aside conflicts at work, hoping the situation would get better. But instead, it made things worse.
Central to Commonwealth's updated platform are householding and better tool integration
Somewhere between the hype and the compliance-driven negativity lies the truth about social networking for financial advisers: the technology offers great potential.
Finra wants member firms to be wary of brokers who produce consolidated statements for clients.
Unannounced exams of advisers — based on tips and complaints — are replacing pre-planned visits, says compliance big at securities regulator
Skip Massengill takes all your questions on building a successful retirement service practice.
It's no mystery how to get good media coverage. It all starts with debunking the common misconceptions about the folks on the other side of the notepad.
More than ever, they want advice on hiring, firing and other practice-management issues
Breaking up, as the song goes, is hard to do — even when it comes to adviser-client relationships.
