Amanda Schiavo

"This multigenerational shift in wealth will reshape the wealth management landscape over the next quarter century," an expert says.

If they’re just writing checks, “that’s coming directly out of their cash flow,” one expert says.

The firm “has experienced a successful streak of recruiting over the last two years, adding more than 100 experienced financial advisors during that period,” says President Jerry Lombard.

From working with children to spreading financial literacy, here’s how advisors are donating their time and money this holiday season.

Workers looking to retire comfortably are more in need of professional guidance than they realize — and there are a lot of them.

The regional BD’s newest hires oversaw $230 million in client assets.

Some pointers from colleagues and mentors inspired female planners in unexpected ways.

The No. 1 IBD poached two more teams from the largest firm in rival network Cetera Financial Group.

Clients are willing to pay more for tax advice, but they’re still not getting it.

From barbecue sauce to jumping out of planes, planners share their strategies of bonding with investors.

Instead of the client’s grown children getting a preset amount at, say, age 25, the decision is strictly at the trustee's discretion.

Melvin Leonard Wimmer Jr. is said to have bilked clients out of their retirement savings.

Stereotyping investors can cause long-term damage to financial success for clients and planners.

Gratz Park Private Wealth will offer internships and shadow programs to college women interested in business.

As college debt rises, borrowers want different perks from their employers.

Careful planning and frugality can lead to early retirement – but only if clients are truly committed to the goal.

Owning a horse can be a longer and bigger financial commitment than other pets (or raising kids).

Even if the financial aspect of planning is “supremely easy,” the emotional side can be draining — and even lead to unexpected advice.

The wirehouse has been hemorrhaging talent over the last few months.

Here's how to make the most of high-net-worth clients' charitable nature.