Breakaway wirehouse advisors never walk alone. A new report by Aite Group on the independence movement shows that reps from the big houses demonstrate superior client retention when they leave their employers.

Every financial advisor has only so much bandwidth, so much client service capacity. One of the many revelations financial advisors have experienced as a result of this Category 5 financial tsunami is the time and attention smaller clients require...

How to ask for client feedback and what to do when you get it.

Private bankers can make a great fit for retail brokerage houses, but some hurdles must be overcome first.

Internal Revenue Service ignores trust amendment designed to create designated beneficiary Private Letter Ruling 201021038 (May 28, 2010) shows the importance of careful drafting for a trust designated as the beneficiary of a retirement plan. This...

Internal Revenue Service ignores trust amendment designed to create designated beneficiary Private Letter Ruling 201021038 (May 28, 2010) shows the importance of careful drafting for a trust designated as the beneficiary of a retirement plan. This...

Once issued, a life insurance policy can remain in effect for decades. During this time, the original owner's goal and objectives may have changed, or a need for additional insurance or changes to the policy may have arisen. Too often...