Wealth Think

What if you viewed busy season as an opportunity to make continuous improvement?

Too many clients are having important conversations with financial planners who don't share a similar background. That needs to change.

Crafting and administering an effective RIA compliance policy is hard but essential for firms that seek to avoid fines and reputational damage.

Interactive exercises that let clients reflect, write and even just doodle about their history and goals can build trust and improve financial outcomes.

Pivoting from "this company will always be mine" to "I need to find a partner who can help me maintain continuity" is a necessary mindset shift for advisors making continuity plans.

Parents can leverage their wealth to access the dream of homeownership for their kids — as long as income tax and gift tax consequences are factored in.

In the quest for predictable growth, it was exciting to see firm leaders at T3 rally around the need for innovation in the front office.

The first quarter is a good time for an annual check-in with philanthropic investors, a practice that can strengthen intentions and family bonds.

For clients who want sustainable investing reflected in their portfolio, financial advisors will need to find an approach that resonates while staying true to fiduciary responsibilities.

As the Internal Revenue Service develops guidance to implement these statutory requirements, it is finding it necessary to make some compromises.