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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.

Wealthy clients and the firms that serve them should cultivate a "zero-trust" mindset to repel hackers and their increasingly sophisticated digital scams.

Showing up for clients is still crucial, but using AI to deliver on financial goals matters more, says Altruist's CEO.

Default assumptions based on nonexistent children can lead to overaccumulation and unnecessarily delayed retirement.

Donor-advised funds should be temporary vessels, not permanent endowments. Here's how financial advisors can keep them from becoming philanthropic dead ends.

The tech can be smart and speedy, but also tone deaf when it comes to picking up the nuance of client conversations.

Internal succession planning is messier but aligns with a true fiduciary firm's core values, argues Neela Hummel of Abacus Wealth.

Red flags may abound, but so do arguments for an extended equities streak. Keeping clients on an even keel is crucial.

Agentic AI will continue to automate financial planner workflows — and that's a good thing.