Growing from a practice to a small business means hiring support staff. But for many financial advisors, moving into the role of employer and manager doesn’t come naturally. Here’s some tips.

Figuring out what makes employees tick has always been a challenge for office leaders. No two employees will equally respond to the same incentives, encouragement or direction. In a recent survey conducted by consulting firm Rainmaker Thinking...

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Too many lone advisors are failing to plan for emergencies, putting their businesses—and clients—at risk.

It’s not uncommon for good advisors to get fired, as compliance departments become more vigilant. But there is life after termination.

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Some brokers may deserve to be fired, but often aren’t. Here, current branch office managers describe three types of advisors who should be shown the door.

The old way of getting referrals has no place in affluent circles

Plan sponsors can now discover whether they are paying too much for their retirement plans. Advisors may have to drop their fees or lose the client.