Many advisors use real estate investment trusts to hedge against inflation while also providing steady dividend income. But private funds still provoke skepticism.

Former financial advisor Adriel Tam aims to help the public and the industry understand each other better through the AdvisorCheck service.

Experts say Black families planning to preserve past, present and future generations' wealth have a special set of circumstances to keep in mind. Here are a few tips that can help.

A lawyer representing advisors warns the new rule will drive the forum fees of arbitration hearings well above $10,000.

The savings flow mostly to wealthier clients with capital gains to offset on an unlimited basis, according to experts.

The CFP Board tracks listings on its Career Center job board to identify trends in the financial planning industry.

Research firm J.D. Power discussed additional findings from its influential annual advisor satisfaction survey in a panel with industry leaders.

Plus, F2 Strategy gets a new office; AdvisorCheck gets a new boss; and Advisor360° rolls out new tech updates.

The firms are increasingly seeking to integrate generative artificial intelligence into their products, and banks are potentially interested customers. But such efforts are costly, the risks are high and "they want to make sure that they get it right," experts say.

The potential of large language models is vast — but so are the pitfalls if not used ethically and in accordance with industry regulations.

Here's how these three women are advancing financial planning in their communities.

More assets, less debt and a new name are among the Canadian asset manager's wealth highlights.

During the recent banking crisis, both businesses and wealth management clients moved their money out of banks. Commercial deposits have since recovered, but those in wealth accounts continue to decline amid fierce competition from both inside and outside the banking system.

Two advisors from the RIA space shared why they took a risk and moved abroad — and what they learned from it.

Between conflicting data points and countless buzzy 'best practices,' it's easy for advisory firms to get caught up in the weeds on the elusive business booster.

Compliance experts warn that financial advisors should prepare for new requirements relating to ESG, custody, cybersecurity, private funds and many other issues.

With proper entity-based planning and tax strategies, risks to HNW assets may be minimized — or avoided entirely.

Experts from Bank of America Private Bank and other wealth firms share top tips on how to help clients and advisors connect with heirs.

Financial advisors say that as more seniors work later in life, they are having to adjust their retirement planning.

Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin says a probe into how firms are using AI isn't a condemnation of the tech but an acknowledgement of its potential impact.