Practice Management

Advisers, particularly in the wirehouse channel, have seen cutbacks in support and compensation in the last year, according to a report from the Financial Research Corporation (FRC).

Ever wonder what makes a great retirement plan adviser? 

Having a due diligence process can ensure that a 403(b) plan is running smoothly.

Add this to the list of studies about how to improve job performance: Increased sexual activity might lead to an improvement in problem-solving, confidence, and teamwork.

While most advisers offer employer benefits retirement planning services, only a quarter of clients use those services, according to research from Cerulli Associates.

Although growth was a little slower this past year, 84% of independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) expect to grow moderately or faster over the next five years, according...

The financial adviser is the most important aspect of overall investor satisfaction with full service investment firms, comprising 30% in 2009—an increase from 22% in 2008, a new...

A recent survey found that financial advisers are moving toward fee-based service and emphasizing holistic advice more than last year.

Independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) continue to report firm growth and are looking for more revenue through forming strategic alliances and recruitment, according to a survey by TD...

Most millionaires stuck with their advisers through the market crisis, but one in 10 stopped working with their adviser, according to an annual study by Fidelity.

Online social networking site Twitter is all the hype in the media, but a Harvard study made some interesting findings about who’s actually tweeting.

Just six months ago, business growth concern was the number one business concern among registered investment advisers (RIAs)—but now regulation has taken center stage.

A study found that employers strongly support making broader retirement and financial advice more accessible for workers.

A survey by Charles Schwab found that 25% of investors in the U.S. are considering changing financial services firms or brokers in the next year based on their...

One in two Americans polled in a recent survey by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. say they are concerned about losing ground in their efforts to save...

When it comes to choosing rollover providers, high-net-worth (HNW) investors opt-out of many full-service firms.

There’s plenty of opportunity for advisers to help high-net-worth (HNW) investors save for college funds, according to Phoenix.

A survey of SEI advisers found that cutting expenses—especially by reducing staff—is a last resort as they attempt to restore firm profitability.

As small-business owners fret about their ability to offer a 401(k) match, investment professionals can help.

We hadn’t gotten very far into the agenda of our Plan Designs conference last week when a plan sponsor asked the question that, IMHO, is on a lot...