Finance

Advisors share the types of financial infidelity and secrecy they have seen in couples, and how they approached the money misbehavior.

In a Q&A, Horizon Financial Group CEO Pete Bush explains why he adapted one of his favorite books to the financial advising profession.

Raymond James posted record client assets, continued strong advisor recruiting and rolled out its proprietary AI assistant in a strong third quarter.

Pat Brown of Creative Planning and Financial Literacy for Student Athletes is pitting competitive players against each other as part of his new "Athlete Finance League."

A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.

Schwab directly or indirectly manages only 2% of the $37 trillion in U.S. wealth that could be in the hands of advisors, according to CEO Rick Wurster. The size of the opportunity means there is no need to compete with the firm's RIA clients.

FINRA's annual snapshot shows how the wealth industry is changing, from key business metrics and marketing trends to shifts in registration and a shrinking branch footprint.

As the SEC pushes to widen access to private equity, private credit and other alternative investments, Morgan Stanley and Envestnet are among firms that already have funds no longer aimed exclusively at "accredited investors."

Morgan Stanley wealth management had a blockbuster second quarter, with net new assets up 150% year over year.

Citi's net new invested assets grew $15.7 billion or 9% in the second quarter, as the company works on an ongoing plan to grow its wealth business.

The well above-average advisor graduation numbers, paired with Merrill's recruiting efforts, suggest the wirehouse is serious about adding lots of talent.

In pitting AI agents against historic 60-40 portfolio results, JPMorgan found AI won every time. But researchers could not rule out the possibility that the systems could have essentially cheated.

In a Q&A, planner Louis Barajas explains how he wrote an interactive guide to building generational wealth and how financial advisors can learn from its universal principles.

The Ensemble Practice's annual growth and profitability report reveals a "scissors shape" between the two, based on a survey of more than 170 firms.

For financial advisors, the surge in new wealth highlights continued opportunity for those targeting prospects coming into sizable sums of money.

Even though RIAs reached a record size in four important metrics, experts say equity values are masking weaknesses in their organic growth.

At Morningstar's conference last month, speakers from companies like Blackstone, BlackRock and PIMCO added helpful context to the recent headlines on risk and alternatives.

Whether thinking about an RICP, RMA, CPRC, CRPC or another retirement credential, experts say it's important for financial advisors to consider the needs of clients and prospects and their current level of specialization.

Financial therapy helps people analyze thoughts, feelings and limiting beliefs surrounding money. Therapists shared what they want advisors to know about approaching client relationships.

Financial advisors can avoid a conversation mismatch by focusing less on what they do, and more on what clients care about.