April 1, 2013
Borrowing to buy stocks is back in style, but many planners give short shrift to using leverage to improve long-term results.
April 1, 2013
While ultra-wealthy individuals tend to put their trust in wealth managers, the bad news is most tend to use multiple advisors.
January 1, 2013
Custodians try different strategies for growth as advisors break away to join RIA firms.
December 1, 2012
Funding a 529 plan for a grandchild can offer estate-tax benefits for wealthy clients - plus feel-good rewards.
December 1, 2012
As boomers retire and relocate, these tax-deferred deals offer a sweet way to offload real estate investments.
November 1, 2012
Some advisors find being an employee offers fewer hassles and more time with clients.
November 1, 2012
HighTower has gotten a big boost by working with independents. Can it keep up the momentum?
October 1, 2012
Writing call options is a time-consuming tactic, but may deliver respectable returns in a sideways stock market.
October 1, 2012
Planning firms find that investment committees can help build consensus and explain strategies to clients.
September 1, 2012
In a litigious era, planners need to be able to prove that they proceeded prudently.
August 1, 2012
When clients divorce, planners must tread lightly to avoid taking sides.