Today’s affluent investors want to know their financial advisors personally. Getting social with them not only serves that purpose, but it puts an advisor in the position to get personally introduced into their spheres of influence. Monthly...

An ethical will is an attempt to transfer an intangible legacy. Here’s a guide for helping clients prepare such a document.

Contrarian funds should not get overlooked in raging bull markets. Long-term investors profit from the out-of-step strategies.

Houston:  “I’ve stopped making New Year’s resolutions a long time ago,” mused Allan following a Financial Advisor New Year’s Resolution speech I’d just delivered.  “It became meaningless,&rdquo...

There are several retirement planning options available to clients in their 50s.

When she was at BofA, Sallie Krawcheck said that the breakaway movement hadn’t happened yet—that the top producers were still on Wall Street. She’s still saying that, and she’s still right...

Death benefits from an insurance policy, as part of a prenuptial agreement, can help families avoid conflicts when relationships dissolve.

This week FINRA’s Board of Directors authorized FINRA to seek comment on a proposed rule that would require firms to “include a readily apparent reference and link to BrokerCheck” on their websites.  BrokerCheck is a...

With more wirehouse and regional advisors seeking greater independence, control, autonomy, superior economics, and the ability to customize the client service experience, independent models have been big winners. In fact, more independent models...