In this section we present key findings and insights from our survey questions on practice management and operations, including services offered, the most time-consuming activities, professional designations, custody relationships and documentation trends.
Despite the compliance hurdles, more than one third of financial advisors see direct handling of clients’ assets by FAs acting as their portfolio managers clearly outpacing other fee-based management styles in the next three years, according to a...
Far fewer teams are making the jump to independence today, but they may be taking more assets with them. Still, the wirehouse model has its advantages and the indie model faces compliance threats.
The U.S. economy is poised for improvement, but a change in national leadership is key, Charles Schwab told an auditorium of financial advisors at San Francisco’s Moscone Center who had come for the Charles Schwab Corp.’s annual IMPACT convention...
Watch out for high-profile clients. If you make any missteps and they decide to wield their influence, it could really hurt. One financial advisor's tale.
Dallas: “I’ve read your book Elite Teams and thought it was full of useful information,” said Tim in a very complimentary tone. He then followed with his question, “I understand the importance of holding an annual retreat, but I’ve never held one...
