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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
16 Big Estate Planning Mistakes Clients Make: Advisors' Advice
By Ginger SzalaAdvisors have rescued many a client, and countless heirs, from potentially costly estate plan missteps.
September 29, 2020
Ex-Ameriprise Rep Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for FraudThe barred broker also must pay $402,200 in restitution to his elderly and other victims and $125,100 in unpaid taxes.
September 29, 2020
Goldman Restructures Wealth UnitThe combined consumer and wealth management unit will be co-led by Stephanie Cohen and Tucker York.
September 28, 2020
9 Phrases to Get Prospects TalkingHere are some ways to help your soft sell when we get back to socializing, or even with potential clients.
September 28, 2020
Helping Business Owner Clients Craft a Business Exit StrategyA well-crafted exit strategy can help your client realize maximum value from the transfer or sale of the business and help ensure the business they built continues after they've departed.
September 25, 2020
Raymond James Reports Big Jumps in Fee-Based Assets, CashThe results were reported a week after the firm announced layoffs of 500 staffers.
September 24, 2020
When Will We Get Vanguard PE Products in 401(k) Plans?It may be years away, but here's how the "retailization" of private equity could play out, according to a group of experts
September 24, 2020
13 Highest Paid CEOs in Financial Services: 2020The top leader on this list, a wirehouse executive, earned 550 times the median employee in 2019.