Training programs help keep young advisors in a profession where the failure rate is notoriously high.

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.

The CFP exam is a computerized six-hour, 170-question beast of an exam designed to test your ability to apply a range of ...

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 ...

In the more than two decades she has been in financial services, Katrina Lessard has had her share of industry coaching and training. But nothing comes close to what she has experienced with The Elite ...

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 ...

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 ...

Financial planning remains the best antidote to financial stress and anxiety. Choosing an advisor wisely is a key step.

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