Getting another person's perspective can identify problems early before too much damage is done.
UBS filed for injunctive relief against a New Jersey team that managed $1.6 billion, claiming they breached contracts.
Stakeholder capitalism must have its limits.
What are you really getting when a broker-dealer gives you money in advance?
Incentive compensation needs to be clearly defined and tied to the firm's goals, David DeVoe said.
Regulators are making it difficult for innovation in the broker-dealer space, said an industry consultant.
Switching firms should lead to some client transition, but the amount may be overstated by recent statistics.
Working in an office leads to better relationships among employees, they said.
The new Deliverables functionality allows firms to demonstrate that advice was provided for retainer and subscription fees.
A market upswing helped save this industry in 2020 and recruiting kept its pace.
The current fee model offers little incentive for recruiters to focus on a good fit between firms and advisors.
Finra levied $57 million in fines last year, up from $40 million in 2019, said Eversheds Sutherland.
Various financial services industry trade groups are lobbying to derail the proposal.
Evensky wants Biden's SEC chief nominee to wipe away a moniker he says misleads investors.
Lawyers can get their contingency fees deferred under an IRS rule. This advisor helped his client do it.
A new study from Kitces.com parsed the growth rates of various fee structures.
There’s some debate about whether the amended advice rule for financial advisors will see the light of day.
At the same time, more advisors are providing full financial plans, according to a survey.
The rule expands advisors’ abilities to recommend rollovers and receive many forms of compensation.