The Financial Advisor Training Institute announces a new milestone in guaranteeing a base salary of $50,000 for graduates of the program while bolstering a 85% success rate and a 100% placement rate.

As wealth management firms compete for top financial advisor talent and confront the need to recruit aspiring professionals, one company launched its potential solution to those problems. "To me, it ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Advisor training isn’t a glamorous topic, but it’s critical to the success of wealth management businesses. Well-trained advisors and staff create a positive client experience, which makes for ...

Learn what it means to work with a CFP, the standards they’re held to and whether it’s worth hiring a financial advisor with this certification Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

Legislation that would allow the use of funds from 529 college savings plans to finance education and training for professional designations — including financial advisor credentials — is attracting ...

“Fiduciary” sounds simple: put the client first. But here’s the truth—not all fiduciary financial advisors are equal. Some meet only the minimum legal bar. Others add rigorous training, broad planning ...