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  • Professional development
    NASAA program gives advisors 5 years to hold on to Series 65

    Only one state — Minnesota — has so far adopted the new policy.

    By Staff report
    October 31
  • Artificial intelligence
    AI, black boxes and bias: The impact of the White House's executive order

    President Biden has directed government agencies to develop new rules on protecting privacy and security, preventing intellectual property theft, reducing bias and more in banks' use of artificial intelligence models.

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    By Penny Crosman
    Executive Editor, Technology at Arizent
    October 31
  • Industry News
    New Janney president plans to lure advisors with strong tech

    Some think the firm needs to become better known if it's to reach its growth goals.

    Dan Shaw
    By Dan Shaw
    Reporter
    October 31
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  • Estate planning
    Third annual Black Wealth Summit highlights paths for building legacies

    The event's theme this year was "creating a culture of accountability," and speakers aimed to help Black consumers access generational wealth.

    By Victoria Zhuang
    Reporter
    October 30
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  • Wealth management
    What the growing family office sphere means for wealth managers

    From addiction counselors to fund managers who can schedule roof repairs, today's family offices need more services than ever before. Here's what advisors should know about working with them.

    By Victoria Zhuang
    Reporter
    October 30
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  • Technology
    4 big AI trends that wealth managers should pay attention to

    According to a new study from F2 Strategy, AI enthusiasm is high in wealth management, but understanding remains low.

    By Staff report
    October 30
  • Tax
    How to spot a fake charity, according to the IRS

    The agency recommends that financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients start by using a tool on its website and offers a few other helpful words of advice.

    By Staff report
    October 30
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  • Regulation and compliance
    'Daughter they never had' accused of defrauding elderly clients

    A well-known business owner and advocate for the elderly now stands accused of stealing $2.25 million.

    Dan Shaw
    By Dan Shaw
    Reporter
    October 27
  • Workforce management
    Why isn't the C-suite listening to their workers?

    Upper management is at odds with their employees over AI use, hybrid work, dress codes and more.

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    By Alyssa Place
    Editor-in-chief
    October 27
  • Wealth management
    Many students still haven't heard of financial planning careers — what needs to change

    Financial planning careers pay well and offer great prospects, but many students still don't know they exist.

    By Victoria Zhuang
    Reporter
    October 25
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  • Practice and client management
    Ask an advisor: Should I finish my mortgage right now?

    A couple in New Jersey has enough savings to finally own their home outright. Should they seize their chance or put their money elsewhere?

    By Nathan Place
    National Reporter
    October 25
  • Investment strategies
    The top 20 mutual funds of the decade

    Funds devoted to modern technology, especially semiconductors, yielded by far the highest returns from fall 2013 to fall 2023.

    By Nathan Place
    National Reporter
    October 25
  • Marketing
    The new era of financial advisor marketing, with Snappy Kraken CEO Robert Sofia

    From AI to video, advisor marketing is evolving. On this week's FP Podcast, the leader of the award winning marketing technology firm explains how financial planners can keep pace.

    By Justin L. Mack
    Former Wealthtech Reporter
    October 25
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  • Wealth Think How to educate an AI model: What financial advisors should know

    Understanding the mechanics of how generative artificial intelligence is trained can help advisors participate in the process.

    October 25
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  • Practice and client management
    Financial abuse can trap people in relationships — here's how advisors can help

    From ordinary couples to the ultrarich, people of any wealth level are vulnerable to financial abuse and domestic violence. Wealth managers, who can see into a household's finances, can make a difference.

    By Victoria Zhuang
    Reporter
    October 24
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  • Wealth management
    Many clients lack motivation. Here's how financial advisors can get them going again

    New research released during the annual eMoney Summit says understanding, technology and trust are the keys to a more engaged client base.

    By Justin L. Mack
    Former Wealthtech Reporter
    October 24
  • RIA Leaders 2023
    These are the 10 largest fee-only RIAs, ranked by advisor headcount

    See the ranking of firms like Ballentine Partners, Pathstone, Facet, Savant, EP Wealth and Moneta Group, along with some lesser-known companies.

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    By Tobias Salinger
    Chief Correspondent
    October 20
    RIA Leaders 2023: Top 10 firms by number of financial advisors
  • Professional development
    Meet the CRPC, a major retirement planning credential

    The CRPC is a popular sister certification of the CFP. FP spoke with the program's head and with advisors who say it's a must-have credential for retirement planning.

    By Victoria Zhuang
    Reporter
    October 19
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  • Investment strategies
    What financial advisors need to know about SEC-approved spot bitcoin ETFs

    Proponents expect crypto to gain legitimacy and come to clients at lower costs if the SEC signs off as it's expected to do.

    By Brian Wallheimer
    Editor-in-chief
    October 18
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  • RIA Leaders 2023
    11 more views on RIA referrals from Schwab, Fidelity, rivals and experts

    Competitors to the giant custodians say they're developing their own programs even as members of existing networks push back against some of the criticism.

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    By Tobias Salinger
    Chief Correspondent
    October 18
    RIA Leaders 2023: Competitor referral programs
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CAN RIA GROWTH AND TRUE FIDUCIARY DUTY REALLY COEXIST?

Business goals cannot always put clients' best interests first. Here's why even the executives leading fast-expanding advisory firms say the critics have a point.

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