Finding a good independent financial advisor involves evaluating their qualifications, understanding what services they offer and determining their compatibility with your financial goals. Independent ...

You might want to work with a financial advisor because you want help with investments, insurance, or other planning. Large companies often employ financial advisors, but you can also work with an ...

The president of Cetera Wealth Management talks with Barron’s Advisor about his open recruiting pitches to Commonwealth ...

You might think this would be the case, but the reality is not quite so black and white. Independent financial advisors have a lot to offer, but so, too, do advisors who work for larger financial ...

An independent financial advisor is a professional who offers personalized financial guidance without being tied to a specific financial institution or product provider. This independence can allow ...

In the increasingly crowded financial advisory space, technical competence and market acumen are no longer enough. Today’s clients expect more – and they’re vocal about what makes a financial advisor ...

Choosing which broker-dealer to affiliate with is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as an independent financial advisor. The right broker-dealer will provide the technology, platforms and ...

Preference for the independent advisor model will likely drive the sector’s growth for “the foreseeable future,” according to the research firm. Hundreds of financial advisor teams, some of which ...