Elijah Nicholson-Messmer

Raymond James tapped industry veteran Mark Buchanan to lead a new ESOP advisory group focused on tax-advantaged succession strategies.

As more financial advisors near retirement without clear succession plans, some RIAs are turning to ESOPs and Section 1042 rollovers to exit on their own terms.

In the coming weeks, the CFP Board will launch a working group to reconsider whether a bachelor's degree should remain a requirement for CFP certification.

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.

Missed IRA RMDs can cost clients thousands, Vanguard research shows. But financial advisors can help erase tax penalties and avoid future ones with a few key strategies.

Fixed-income ETFs are rapidly gaining popularity among advisors, driven by growing familiarity, diverse offerings and strong asset flows, new Cerulli research shows.

Even as crypto prices slide, a growing share of financial advisors are adding digital assets to client portfolios, with firm policies slowly catching up.

A new Morningstar study suggests managed accounts can significantly boost retirement wealth, particularly for younger workers and those currently managing their own portfolios.

New OBBBA restrictions mean wealthy donors lose deductions on smaller, routine gifts. Here is how to use DAFs and donation grouping to preserve tax benefits.

A sharp fourth-quarter decline in net new investment assets weighed on Citi's wealth division, tempering full-year growth despite revenue gains.

Corporate tax rates vary widely by state, affecting client business decisions around relocation, expansion and growth planning. Here's how the landscape is changing in 2026.

Plan sponsors show growing interest in private market investments for 401(k) plans, but regulatory uncertainty, fees and litigation risk continue to slow adoption, a Cerulli study found.

Spot bitcoin ETFs simplify custody, but they cost clients a major tax advantage. Here is why direct ownership still wins for HNW and UHNW clients.

The industry's biggest firms are winning the battle for assets but losing the war for high net worth efficiency. New data reveals how some of the biggest RIAs are growing through volume, not value.

The tax shield on student loan forgiveness has expired. Here is how advisors can help clients lower their burdens.

Financial advisors often urge clients to delay Social Security to maximize benefits, but new research suggests early claiming may be a rational choice for most households.

Popular retirement withdrawal strategies like the 4% rule assume a steady rate of spending for retirees. But new research from J.P. Morgan shows that premise is often disconnected from reality.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined how Trump accounts could be opened, managed and used for children's savings and future retirement. Here's what advisors should know.

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.

Overspending, liability risk and emotional strain. Clients who ignore advice can jeopardize their own finances and create real challenges for advisors. But a few key strategies can help limit the damage.