Portfolio

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

At the T3 Conference, leaders discussed how showcasing the value of the new tools can help advisors connect with clients.

With so many changes in how people communicate, the lead generation and conversion process seems daunting. But experts say RIAs have the opportunity to achieve big growth through sustained and focused investing.

"Retail investors have learned not to pay attention to the noise," said Rick Wurster from the sidelines of the Future Proof wealth management conference in Miami Beach.

Nearly half of advisors polled said they use the AI tools in their practice. But the experts behind the survey estimated that the number is already much higher.

Journey Strategic Wealth President Penny Phillips said advisors who broke off from wirehouses and large brokerages are now returning to big firms. The winners will be partners who can welcome them without compromising their independence.

PE money eviscerates an RIA's client-first culture, leading to advisor burnout and turnover.

There's "no free lunch investing in private assets," the research firm said in its latest study of semiliquid assets — released a week before Blue Owl permanently shut the gate of a closely watched private credit fund.