Independent financial advisors often operate their own advisory firms or work with independent businesses as opposed to representing larger brokerages Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...

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 ...

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 ...

A dozen years after launching her independent RIA, financial advisor Zaneilia Harris is glad she made the decision to drop any brokerage affiliation. Processing Content “A lot of opportunities opened ...

What Is a Financial Consultant? A financial consultant provides professional services that help individuals and businesses make wise financial decisions. They often do this by converting complex ...

Jamie Price, the chief executive officer at Osaic, agrees that the tech upheaval is one of the biggest changes in the broker-dealer business. He waxes idealistic about third-party software demos he’s ...

The independent financial advice industry is maturing fast. The number of registered investment advisor, or RIA, firms more than doubled from 2000 to 2024, from 6,949 to 15,870, according to the ...

Financial consultants are often hired by high-net-worth clients. These consultants typically work with complex financial situations. They may advise on investments, property holdings and long-term ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. If you are looking for expert guidance on complex products such as investments, mortgages ...

An independent financial advisor isn’t affiliated with a big investment firm. Instead, they run their own businesses or work for an independent firm. Independent advisors often have fewer conflicts of ...