The Lucy Shair Foundation for Women in Finance seeks to reduce the gender gap by neutralizing one barrier to establishing a firm of one’s own: lack of seed capital.
It is imperative that we not let women miss out on a profession that can provide purpose, financial stability and a path towards a balanced life.
In navigating the debate about environmental, social and governance investing, it's valuable to separate well-founded criticisms from misguided cynicism.
Regardless of whether you connect with clients in person or virtually, the fundamentals of establishing relationships and building trust remain the same.
Consider skipping the classic fruit basket, and think of new, memorable ways to wow clients this holiday season.
There's increasing interest in employing annuities in retirement plans, but plan sponsors need to review the products carefully.
If advisers don't set expectations when they first meet with clients, clients will create their own, and odds are they'll be disappointed.
Complications for LGBTQ+ clients are only likely to proliferate with impending legal decisions.
A successful job offer will not only win the candidate, but lay out a sustainable vision for the future.
Increasing your investment in marketing can boost organic growth, especially during a downturn. Here’s how to do it while keeping return on investment in mind.
It's critical that the DOL and members of Congress hear from advisers what their independent classification means, not just to them but to their clients as well.
Guiding jittery clients through rough financial patches is one of the most important things advisers do, but they need to keep themselves from being emotionally drained by the effort.
When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.
DPL Financial Partners’ $20 million in additional capital, Ethic Investing’s $50 million Series C round, and the demise of UBS’ deal for Wealthfront are among the highlights of this month's roundup.
Such a move can be the rocket fuel to grow a meaningful practice with long-term growth potential and a recession-proof business model.
While hedge funds are aware of how leverage and low liquidity can pull them into deep markets, advisers need to keep in mind how this risk dynamic can play out within households.
Fundamental rationales for mergers and acquisitions remain strong, but deal details reflect current market realities.
Go beyond customer satisfaction — satisfied customers don't drive ROI and profitability the way that a raving fan does.
Many Hispanics are choosing to start their own businesses, and financial advisers can help those business owners realize their goals.
It's important for advisers to understand how the emotions of clients can dictate whether and when they'll give you more assets to manage.
