Before starting your own firm, industry consultant Ryan Shanks suggests asking these key questions.
There has never been a more opportune time for advisors to reach out to clients' children, advisors say.
The move could ease advisor concerns regarding consolidation in the custodian space.
Credit union members represent an as-yet untapped market of the financial services industry.
The firm's latest acquisition target is MACRO Consulting Group of Parsippany, N.J.
Stewardship Financial Advisors is the 49th firm to join the Raleigh, N.C.-based RIA since 2006.
Rebekah Kohmescher, the CEO at Altair Advisers, says even the advisory industry will rethink work.
Edelman will remain on the board and write a column for the firm's client newsletter, the company said.
Last year was the first time a majority of investors felt financial firms have their best interests in mind, Cerulli says.
A misunderstanding of probability, logical fallacy and bias can lead to issues.
Financial advisors need to show CPAs how both parties can benefit from their professional relationship.
As many Americans approach retirement, savings and spending are at cross-purposes.
Ernie George's firm in Starkville, Miss., brings $170 million in client assets to Mercer's expanding national network.
Long Island RIA Pivotal Planning brings $400M AUM to its merger with Connecticut advisory Procyon.
Firms' asset levels grew thanks mainly to market performance rather than acquiring new assets, according to a study.
Craig Zaleck and Mark Hogan, formerly with First Allied, part of the Cetera network of broker-dealers, operate as Bergen Point Wealth Management.
New Mexico financial advisor John Ulrich has established a strong niche with sovereign tribes.
Private equity money represents a gamble--there are better options.