It’s financial advisors’ job to know their clients well—and that uniquely positions them to connect clients to organizations, events, and other clients that align with their interests. This practice ...

Family always comes first, but more advisors are relying on accountants and lawyers for referrals, according to a new study from Cerulli Associates. Centers of Influence, or COIs, could be CPAs, ...

Protein bars, plant-based meats and low-fat snacks may be lining grocery store shelves — but private chefs say some foods marketed as "healthy" are often avoided by their wealthy clients. Chefs and ...

JPMorgan launched its Special Advisory Services initiative on Monday, which is aimed at providing key clients with access to consulting services drawn from the investment bank's own practices. The new ...

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Life is full of questions, or at least I think that way. We know few medical doctors, so I wonder how they socialize. How do celebrities get together with other people or meet the person they will ...

A while back, I was shadowing an agent during a listing appointment and saw him lose the listing before he even sat down. I was there to observe, not to lead, and sometimes watching teaches you more ...

One-off projects can pay the bills, but they don’t always build a business. This is what freelancers need to do instead. Providing ongoing services like retainers, package deals and strategic ...

An Ideal Client Profile is a snapshot of who you serve best and why. It consists of core demographics and identity, aspirations and desired outcomes, pain points and problems, decision-making drivers, ...

As financial advisors, we are trained to be the steady hand on the tiller during a storm. But what happens when the storm feels different, and we are experiencing the same anxieties as our clients?

During periods of market volatility, the way financial advisors respond can make all the difference for their clients. Our latest report captures the experiences, challenges, and lessons of 47 ...