The sales pitch that private equity funds outperform publicly available investments is drawing much more skepticism. Here are the murky signals in the sector.
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From reducing cognitive load to rethinking meeting formats, small changes can lead to big improvements for some clients.
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New data from J.P. Morgan reveals how retirement expectations diverge from reality, and what that means for advisors helping clients navigate life after work.
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A new report from Cerulli Associates shows older, affluent investors are far more skeptical of AI use than their younger counterparts. Financial advisors who use AI tools in their practices say transparency is key to setting wary clients at ease.
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Nearly two-thirds of advisors surveyed this month said that internal training programs or workshops were offered by their firms.
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Many advisors haven't yet begun putting together an exit plan. Experts say there are common features and defined timelines that can help make it work.
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A Financial Planning survey found that advisors believe AI will continue to transform wealth management. But experts say human oversight is still essential.
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Across the industry, financial advisors are anticipating a busy 2026. From consumer protection cuts to AI regulation, wealth management could look very different a year from now.
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RIA leaders are debating "digital employees" but expect service models to expand to meet growing HNW needs, says industry observer Ric Edelman.
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Wealthy clients and the firms that serve them should cultivate a "zero-trust" mindset to repel hackers and their increasingly sophisticated digital scams.
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Showing up for clients is still crucial, but using AI to deliver on financial goals matters more, says Altruist's CEO.
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Many express frustration with either real or perceived doubts about clients' concerns, but experts say they're missing an opportunity to address them up front.
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Small oversights when drafting a trust can snowball into major headaches for clients and their heirs. Here's how advisors can help.
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Financial Planning announces its 2026 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under the age of 40.
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The growth of CFP Board-registered programs, from certificates to doctoral programs, reflects the industry's shift away from commission-based models.
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The annual ranking of the fee-only RIAs with the most assets under management — see the top firms.
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